Sophie (she/her) is a UK based Intimacy Coordinator with over 20 years experience of working with actors on stage and screen in many different roles. She is passionate about finding the best ways to tell intimate stories while keeping everyone safe and respected.
She is certified by IPA - a SAG-AFTRA accredited certification programme.
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In the UK, Sophie has completed additional training with David Thackeray, Haley Muraleedharan, Christina Fulcher and Mya Brown. She is an active member of the BECTU Intimacy Coordinators Branch.
In addition to her work in film and television Sophie also practices as an Intimacy Director for theatre. Having run Key Players, her own theatre company, since 2019; and trained as a Gonsalves Practitioner; she focuses on finding the truth and authenticity in intimacy work for the stage.
What is an Intimacy Coordinator?
An Intimacy Coordinator is professionally trained to ensure that intimate scenes in film and television are handled safely, respectfully and consensually, whilst realising
the creative vision of the Director. The core roles of an Intimacy Coordinator are:
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Advocating for actors
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Liaising and negotiating between the actors and production
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Facilitating clear communication and consent between actors
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Ensuring adherence to protocols
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Choreographing and coaching movement
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Creating a professional environment where cast and crew boundaries are always respected
What are the benefits of having an Intimacy Coordinator on set?
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Makes filming more efficient
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Helps mitigate lawsuits and market risks
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Protects the emotional and physical safety of actors
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Interrupts power dynamics between directors/producers and actors
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Helps the actors to give a better performance
Films
Bedlam (Dir: Jon Shaikh, Rupert Street Films)
Reined In (Dir: Richard Stride, Golden Dust Pictures)
My Only Love (Dir: Gabriella Master)
The Distance Between Us (Dir: Giancarlo Gonzalde Gutierrez)
Halfwake (Dir: Gleb Gorobchenko)
Like Me (Prod: Paula Castro Fraga)
Motion Blur (Dir: Iman Kamil)
Corporate video
SCB Sexual Harrassment video: It Matters (Dir: Max Barnes Yallowly, The Edge)
Testimonials