Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Podcast
Where Intimacy Professionals in TV, Film, and Theatre come together to keep their finger on the pulse of the industry.
Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Podcast
IC's Unionize
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🎙️ Podcast Show Notes Introduction
This is the moment our industry has been building toward.
Intimacy Coordinators are now officially unionized with SAG-AFTRA and this changes EVERYTHING.
In this episode, we break down what this milestone really means, beyond the headlines you've been seeing in the media. From the early days of explaining the role on every set to securing protections, pay standards, and long-term sustainability for intimacy professionals.
If you’ve ever wondered where this work is headed or what it actually takes to build a lasting career in this field, this is essential listening.
đź‘‚ What to Listen For
- How intimacy coordination went from unknown role to union-recognized profession
- The behind-the-scenes story of how SAG-AFTRA became a key partner in this work
- Why early advocacy required constant education, negotiation, and persistence
- Avoiding burnout: how unionization provides professional legitimacy and industry standards, and sustainable careers.
- What this milestone means for the next generation of intimacy professionals
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