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In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to the one and only Jessica Steinrock (Never Have I Ever, Yellowjackets, Little Fires Everywhere) about the important role of intimacy coordinators in film and televisionJessica has shared her knowledge about intimacy coordinators on TikTok, IG, and YouTube and comes onto the podcast to discuss the significance of communication and collaboration on set, and how barriers and guidelines are utilized to ensure the safety and comfort of actors during intimate scenes. Jessica also shares some valuable insights and advice for actors who aspire to become intimacy professionals, as well as some useful tips for dealing with intimacy scenes on set at all levels from nonunion to costar to series regular. We also talked about the benefits of social media for raising awareness of the intimacy coordination role and increasing understanding among industry professionals. So if you've ever been curious about this essential aspect of consent and safety on set, this episode answers all of your questions and more.

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00:00 — Intro

02:52 — Jessica's Feature in Cosmo Magazine

03:53 — The Term "Spicy"

04:55 — How Jessica Became an Intimacy Coordinator

08:18 — Starting the Conversation for Intimacy Coordinators

10:27 — What Does an Intimacy Coordinator Do

13:56 — Setting and Respecting Boundaries

16:00 — Nonunion Work

18:13 — Finding an Intimacy Coordinator & Asking Questions in Pre-Production

21:04 — My Experience & The Change to Consent-Forward Tools

25:25 — The Pressure of Being an Intimacy Coordinator

28:27 — Guest Star Work

34:29 — Intimacy Scene Garments

38:14 — Actor Questions Answered

46:00 — Common Things to Deal with On Set

47:06 — Becoming an Intimacy Coordinator

51:13 — Let's Talk TikTok

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Jessica's Website

Jessica' IMDb

Follow Jessica on TikTok @intimacycoordinator

Follow Jessica on IG @intimacy_coordinator_

Subscribe to Jessica' YouTube Channel

Jessica's Cosmopolitan Article, "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Being an Intimacy Coordinator (No, Like...Everything)"

The Libby App

Find an Intimacy Coordinator to Work With

SAG-AFTRA Guide to Intimacy Scenes

The Time's Up Guide to Working in Entertainment

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