Lisa Stevens

Intimacy Choreography / Intimacy Director / Intimacy Coordinator
AEA, CAEA, SSDC, BAE, ACTRA

“Chemistry is rooted in vulnerability between two harmonious minds.
Giving actors the freedom
to explore that authentic,
intimate expression in a safe, consensual, and diverse space
is my role."

Bio & CV

What is an Intimacy Coordinator?

An Intimacy Coordinator is a practitioner who advocates for the actor when scenes of intimate content, including nudity, sexual simulation or power dynamics exist. An IC brings a skill and a process to the set much like a stunt coordinator brings to a fight or a choreographer brings to a dance. Through open communication and clear conversations an IC establishes boundaries and consent amongst all departments so that the actor feels safe and emboldened to deliver a compelling story. An IC is NOT the sex police — quite the opposite. Once a set is deemed consensual, and boundaries are in place, the actor is liberated to connect to the physical and emotional story-telling...and have fun with it.

When You Need An Intimacy Coordinator

• During intimacy — a structured approach to creating scenes & moments which include nudity, sexual simulation, mitigating power dynamics in the room.
• Policy Support — developing, implementing and applying riders.
• If an actor feels they need additional support, a bystander, or help moving through psychologically challenging material.
• When minors are present for platonic and non-platonic intimacy
• If a production wants to ensure a safe, happy work space

What I Bring

• Over 30 years of professional experience in Choreography, Direction and Movement
• Patience during challenging situations
• Working aside the director as opposed to leading them.
• Open communication
• Practices for tagging in/out, establishing boundaries, and receiving consent in a timely manner
• Options
• Administration support — riders, coordinating departments.

For services contact:
Peter daCosta
daCosta Talent Agency
Toronto, Ontario
416.322.6554

For UK services contact:
Agent: Sam Day
InterTalent Group
sam@intertalentgroup.com
+44 (0) 207 427 5681