In this conversation, Christina Pitts Jazzar, an intimacy coordinator, shares her journey into the industry and the role of intimacy coordination. She discusses the importance of communication, consent, choreography, and closure in creating safe and effective intimate scenes. Christina emphasizes the need for trust and understanding between actors and their partners, as well as the misconceptions and reactions surrounding intimacy coordination. She also highlights the role of intimacy coordinators in ensuring the comfort and consent of both actors and audiences.

Christina also shares insights into a typical day on set as an intimacy coordinator, highlighting the importance of checking in with actors and the crew. She discusses the collaborative nature of the industry and the need for education and awareness around the role of intimacy coordinators. Christina concludes by encouraging individuals to find the right training and resources to support their journey as intimacy coordinators.

Takeaways

• Intimacy coordination involves communication, consent, choreography, and closure.
• Trust and understanding between actors and their partners are crucial in creating safe and effective intimate scenes.
• Intimacy coordinators play a role in ensuring the comfort and consent of both actors and audiences.
• The work of intimacy coordinators is often misunderstood, and it is important to challenge misconceptions and educate others about their role.

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