TV & Film Intimacy Coordinator, Jessica Steinrock

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Imagine you’ve just been hired as an “Intimacy Coordinator” for the film and television industry. There’s not many people who do it, but it’s a job increasing in demand and skill. A new position in the film and tv industry is barring it all- the role of intimacy coordinator! These professionals work to plan and assist the production team in executing scenes of intimacy on film. Everything from the lighting, to angles, to outfits, to protecting the actor’s personal boundaries and preferences need a coordinator to plan ahead with deep care. Chicagoan Dr. Jessica Steinrock is the CEO of Intimacy Directors and Coordinators. Some of her well known work includes Moxie, Never Have I Ever, Little Fires Everywhere, and Animal Kingdom. She’s also grown her TikTok to over 700,000 followers, sharing all about how intimate scenes work (or don’t work) on tv and more about her role on set! She joins us to give a backstage tour into what it’s like to coordinate intimate, emotional, and vulnerable scenes. Learn about how the role came to exist only recently, how the pandemic impacted filming, and what some of the most common things she has to plan for are. She talks about what actors wear during sex scenes, just how difficult it actually is to film a scene of intimacy, and how her company is helping to train future coordinators! Follow Jessica on social to learn more and get some amazing behind the scenes tips and stories: Instagram: @intimacy_coordinator_ TikTok: @intimacycoordinator