Staged sex: how an intimacy coordinator works with actors on sex scenes

The role of the intimacy coordinator has become more important in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein allegations and the broader #MeToo movement. This short film published by The Guardian explores how intimacy coordinators work with actors on sex scenes. Featuring insights from Ita O’Brien as she works on the short film Keep Breathing, breaking down the choreography of a sex scene to ensure the wellbeing of the actors and create a clear language and process.