About this episode

Jessica Steinrock discusses the importance of intimacy coordination in film and theater, focusing on safety, consent, and professionalism.

Jessica Steinrock, a pioneering intimacy coordinator, joins host Candice Bloch to discuss the value and particulars of intimacy coordination. Jessica shares her journey from theater to film, emphasizing the importance of consent, safety, and professionalism in intimate scenes. In their conversation, they explore the significance of intimacy coordination, the range of situations that require it, terminology, equipment, and common misconceptions surrounding the role. Intimacy coordination is mo...

People in this episode

Host: Candice Bloch

Guest: Jessica Steinrock

Topics covered

• intimacy coordination
• safety
• consent
• creativity
• film
• theater

Keywords

• intimacy coordination
• safety
• consent
• film
• theater
• professionalism
• misconceptions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women in Film and Video (DC)

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