BIO —
Adrienne (she/her) is a certified Intimacy Coordinator trained through Intimacy Professionals Association (IPA) under the direction and continuing mentorship of Amanda Blumenthal. Her training was backed and supported by Screen Australia’s Enterprise Program and she is recognised and vetted by SAG-AFTRA through placement on their IC registry.
Working across TV and Film, some of her most recent IC credits include feature films, “This Closeness” (SXSW), “Riley”, “Fractures”, “Inhabitants”, “The Painted” and shorts “Tuī Ná” (MIFF), “Scotty’s Vag” (SXSW) and “Scorpio”.
Classically trained as an actor, Adrienne’s work as an Intimacy Coordinator is preceded by 20+ years working both in front and behind the camera and a background in dance
She holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama & Film) from Deakin University, is a graduate from 16th Street Actors Studio and completed core improv studies at Upright Citizens Brigade. She has worked in various production offices including Network Ten and Princess Pictures, and was a creative producer at Women & Film.
Her experience in these fields gives her an attuned knowledge of actors needs and process whilst understanding and considering the pace and creative needs for the director and production at large. Furthermore she specialises in choreography, script analysis and is a lover of Indie Films and Comedy.
She strongly believes that the addition of an Intimacy Coordinator greatly empowers our industry and the art of storytelling. By giving time and attention to shoring up the safety and consent of actors performing intimate scenes, we free ourselves to explore and further strengthen the story and it’s characters.
Adrienne is a dual citizen of Australia & USA and has worked on projects in Melbourne, LA & NYC
For a full list of film and tv credits please visit: IMDB
Resume request please email: agency@IPAinternational.org
“Adrienne’s influence was twofold: creating a safe space, and aiding layered storytelling. To me this is an example of how teamwork created naturally gripping moments on screen”
www.directorsnotes.com
“Adrienne’s presence was integral to us filming our intimate scenes with integrity, grace, and sexiness. She helped us choreograph scenes that were visually compelling, believable, and honored all of the actors’ anxieties and boundaries. She is thoughtful, kind, joyous, and incredibly respectful of the positions the performers are being put in, as well as the content of the narrative. At the end of the day, sometimes it’s necessary for a story to show sex and sexual situations on screen. Adrienne helps shape these stories in ways that are emotionally and visually compelling, that honor the story being told as well as the characters telling the story”
Once hired, what do I do?
Act as a liaison between actors and production, assisting with nudity riders
Facilitate clear communication and consent between actors, both on set and prior to shooting
Help actors perform better - by feeling safe they are able to concentrate on their craft
Assist with choreography and movement, if needed by the director
Help make filming more efficient - by having a clear plan in place
Advocate for actors
Serve as an ally for LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC cast members
what is an Intimacy
Coordinator?
The very short answer:
Much like a stunt coordinator hired to work along side a director for scenes involving stunts, my role is to keep actors safe on set for scenes involving nudity, simulated sex and other types of intimacy, while helping the director realise their creative vision
Does your production involve:
nudity?
intimacy?
simulated sex?
not sure?
Hiring an Intimacy Coordinator is the best way to ensure a safe and empowering environment for actors, crew & production to work in
Resources for performers and production:
(an evolving list…)
SAG-AFTRA “Quick Guide for Scenes Involving Nudity and Simulated Sex”
MEAA “Intimacy Guidelines for Stage and Screen”
TIMES UP FOUNDATION “Guide to Working in Entertainment”
INTIMACY PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION (IPA) “Yes, No, Maybe” free e-book for performers
