Intimacy Services
Intimacy Coordinator
Acacia enhances scenes of intimacy by crafting character-driven choreography using consent-based methods.
As an intimacy coordinator, Acacia works on digital media including film and TV, audio recordings, modeling, commercials, and video games.
Services Include:
- Choreographing Scenes of Intimacy
- Sourcing Intimacy Barriers and Modesty Garments
- Drafting layperson Terms for Casting Notices, Nudity Riders, and Content Warnings
- Applying Risk-Reduction Methods
- Composing Sound and Breathwork
- Providing Mental Health First Aid
- Teaching Consent and Boundary Practices
- And More!
Intimacy Director
Acacia supports productions by crafting repeatable intimacy choreography using consent-based methods.
As an intimacy director, Acacia works on live performances including theater, dance, improv, burlesque, opera, and circus.
Services Include:
- Choreographing Scenes of Intimacy
- Sourcing Intimacy Barriers and Modesty Garments
- Drafting layperson Terms for Casting Notices, Nudity Riders, and Content Warnings
- Applying Risk-Reduction Methods
- Composing Sound and Breathwork
- Providing Mental Health First Aid
- Teaching Consent and Boundary Practices
- And More!
Intimacy Consultant
Acacia aids productions in identifying what is needed for a project based on the script and meetings with production staff.
As an intimacy consultant, Acacia works on digital media including film and TV, audio recordings, modeling, commercials, and video games as well as live performances including theater, dance, improv, burlesque, opera, and circus.
Acacia works during pre-production. They do not choreograph scenes of intimacy and are not present during the production process.
Services Include:
- Creating an Intimacy Breakdown and Risk Assessment
- Teaching a Workshop for Cast and Crew Members
- Providing Layperson Terms for Casting Notices, Nudity Riders, and Content Warnings
- And More!
Intimacy Educator
Acacia prepares students and professionals to work on scenes of intimacy in the future by teaching them best practices and risk-reduction methods.
As an intimacy educator, Acacia works with educational institutions such as colleges and universities, nonprofits, individuals, and other organizations.
Services Include:
- Teaching Workshops
- Making Guest Appearances
- Providing Mentorship
- Writing Articles
- Creating Content
- And More!
As we rehearsed choreography and brainstormed camera angles, Acacia saved me from pulling influence from objectifying imagery of past cinema. Instead, we created a scene that centers character development and emotion. Like having a stunt coordinator on set for stunts, I cannot imagine ever filming an intimacy scene again without an intimacy coordinator. I am a fan of Acacia’s forever and can’t wait to work together again.
Alden Peters
Acacia was such an asset for the productions on which we worked together, it makes me want to write projects specifically just to bring them on! I worked as the 1st AD on two shorts on which Acacia consulted or intimacy coordinated in various capacities. In both cases, they engaged deeply with the script and brought the entire crew to a deeper level of understanding and unity around the material. They also allowed the production to see additional possibilities, move with more clarity, and move QUICKLY.
I was also lucky enough to experience Acacia’s educational practice as a student at the Feirstein school. They presented a comprehensive and valuable seminar to our cohort of graduate filmmakers that has informed my own practice moving forward. I cannot speak highly enough about Acacia’s value!
Dana Osburn
