INTIMACY COORDINATORS AND DIRECTORS SWITZERLAND
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT
From start to finish, we're there to help you through
every stage of your production.
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Pre-production phase
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During the pre-production phase, the IC or ID liaises first with the producer and director. Organisation of rehearsal and shooting dates.
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Script analysis: all intimate moments featured in the script are carefully assessed and a first draft oft the Intimacy Ryder is created to give an overview over the actors and types of intimacy involved.
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We establish a communication channel that facilitates discussions about intimate content between the production team and other departments, such as wardrobe, stage/production design or camera and manage the necessary conversations with those departments.
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We do extensive research on the topic, time and space in which the story is told and the type of intimacy that will be represented.
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We have conversations with the director about their vision and potentially also with the cinematographer about the technicalities of the shoot.
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Production: Rehearsals
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Workshop including boundary practice with actors
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Rehearsing with director present if wished so; during the rehearsal time the vision of the director is tailored to be expressed within the boundaries and consent of the actors.
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Provide an opportunity to explore different ways of expressing intimacy, allowing for smoother and safer filming on the day of shooting.
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We come up with the final intimacy choreography and back-up plan should the consent or boundaries have shifted until the day of shooting.
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We teach the cast various choreography techniques to achieve authentic and realistic results.
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We include masking techniques, intimacy garments and barriers while exploring opportunities that the cinematography offers.
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We work with various departments to address the technical requirements of the scene.
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We ensure compliance with safety protocols.
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Shooting
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If pre-production and rehearsal have already taken place, our presence on set can ensure the satisfaction of everyone involved with the final product.
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​We collaborate with departments to meet each scene's technical requirements.
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We provide support to the artistic team during filming, responding to any needs or issues that arise.
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We manage physical barriers and technical details for realism while protecting the cast. We also coordinate with the costume team for performer safety.
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Postproduction
If desired, we can continue monitoring the production through post-production to ensure that reduced equipment protocols are followed during the editing process and that any limits agreed upon with the actors are respected in the final product.