A shared plan
Translate the creative vision into specific, agreed-upon action, with clear expectations before the cameras roll.
WHY WORK WITH AN INTIMACY COORDINATOR?
Clear boundaries.
More room for creativity.
Ongoing consent
Make space for performers to communicate boundaries and revisit consent as a scene develops.
Practical preparation
Coordinate choreography, modesty garments, barriers, and closed-set protocols with the relevant departments.
A bridge on set
Support communication between performers, directors, and production so sensitive work can be approached with care.
FILM · SERIES · MUSIC VIDEOS · STILLS
Different stories. The same care for the people making them.
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HOW I WORK
From Script to Screen
Each collaboration is shaped thoughtfully, in response to the needs of the production, the individuals involved, and the environments in which stories are made.
I respect the creative relationship between director and performer. I’m there as a resource when support is needed, offering input when invited and working through established communication channels. If a consent or boundary concern arises, I address it clearly and discreetly.
Start with the script
IC: Identify intimate scenes and clarify contact, exposure, and physical action.
MHC: Identify sensitive themes and potential well-being considerations to discuss with production.
Understand the vision
IC: Work with the director and production to plan intimate scenes within agreed boundaries.
MHC: Work with production to plan accessible support around the schedule, working conditions, and needs of cast and crew.
Listen with care
IC: Meet privately with performers to discuss comfort and boundaries before rehearsal. Help clarify nudity and simulated-sex rider language so the proposed action, exposure, and agreed boundaries are clearly documented, coordinating with performers, their representatives, and production.
MHC: Make space for cast and crew to share concerns and discuss the support they need.
Coordinate the details
IC: Coordinate modesty garments, barriers, camera coverage, and closed-set arrangements with the relevant departments.
MHC: Clarify how cast and crew can access support and connect people with appropriate resources when needed.
Prepare with intention
IC: Develop clear, repeatable choreography that supports the scene, with consent checked throughout.
MHC: Offer practical preparation and check-ins around emotionally demanding material and stressful production days.
Support through completion
IC: Check that filmed action stays within agreed boundaries and make space for closure and follow-up.
MHC: Remain available for check-ins, help people navigate difficult moments, and discuss follow-up support when needed.
Practical tools, tailored to the production.
Partial kit lists. Items are selected to suit the scene, production, and individual preferences.
IC kit
Modesty garments and pouches in a range of shades; nipple covers and pasties; intimacy cushions and barriers; body and garment tapes, pads.
MHC kit & resources
Fidget tools and stress balls; grounding cards; notebooks and coloring materials; comfort items; project-specific wellness survey forms.
Shared essentials
Sanitizing supplies, oral care, personal-care items, and other small comforts that support cast and crew.
Intimacy Coordination
A guardian of consent, bridging bodies, beats, and boundaries.
Intimate scenes call for preparation, clear communication, and ongoing consent. I work with performers and production teams to establish boundaries, plan intimate action, and support the director’s vision while respecting each performer’s agency.
My approach draws on more than 25 years of production experience, certification through Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC), and additional training with Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE), Intimacy Professionals Association (IPA), and Open Intimacy Creatives.
Certified through IDCMental Health Coordination
A guardian of well-being, bridging silence, stigma, and support.
The emotional demands of a production can extend beyond what appears on screen. I support cast and crew as they navigate sensitive material and the pressures of their work.
My background in psychology and trauma-informed care supports preparation, on-set check-ins, and connection with appropriate resources.
Certified through AMHC
I know the pace
of a working set.
I began my career in front of the camera and have been a SAG member since 1995. My experience as an actor, producer, and production manager gives me an understanding of the work from both sides of the camera.
I’ve spent more than 25 years in film and television, including work as a producer and production manager.
I speak your language. I understand the chain of command, respect each department’s expertise, and know that everyone has a role to play. I’m familiar with the pressure of a schedule and the coordination it takes to bring a scene to life. That experience helps me support cast and crew with practical preparation, clear communication, and respect for the production’s flow.
I see myself as a connector, linking care, creativity, and consent. My work is about building sustainable, rights-based care cultures in spaces where stories are made, and people deserve to thrive.
Let’s make the work safer, the art bolder, and the culture braver.
WORKPLACE DYNAMICS
Communication matters.
Especially when the work is sensitive.
My mediation background informs how I listen, support clear communication, and navigate sensitive conversations with cast and crew. It complements my work in intimacy and mental health coordination.
Facilitative Mediation
National Association of Certified MediatorsCertified
Phoenix Dispute SolutionsAccredited
Transformative Mediation
Institute for the Study of Conflict TransformationTraining in progress
Heravi Peace Institute, in partnership with Utah Dispute Resolution and the Disagree Better InitiativeTraining scheduled November 2026
Conflict Management Coaching
CINERGYTraining scheduled December 2026
Nonviolent Communication
Sounds True · The Nonviolent Communication CourseCompleted February 2025
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
A foundation
for thoughtful care.
Intimacy coordination
IDC-certified Intimacy Coordinator
SAG-AFTRA member
Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE): Intermediate Level Diploma
Advanced PLUS Diploma in progress · one in-person class remaining.
Supporting education
UCLA Extension: Paralegal Certificate with Distinction
Additional training
Intimacy Professionals Association (IPA) · ongoing workshops
Open Intimacy Creatives
Full list of training courses available upon request.
SAG-AFTRA Intimacy Coordinator Pre-Registry (opens in a new tab)Mental health coordination
AMHC-certified Mental Health Coordinator
BA in Psychology, magna cum laude
MA in Psychology, Pepperdine University
Expected March 2027
Master of Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Forthcoming · Begins May 2027
Expected May 2028
Additional training
Wellcoaches: Core Coach Training
Modules 1 and 2 completed · Certification in progress
Harvard Medical School Executive Education: Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching
Certificate of completion · April 2025
Certified Trauma-Informed Care Specialist
Trauma Institute International
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pepper@icpepper.comINDUSTRY RESOURCES
A clear picture of the work.
Standards & Protocols for Intimacy Coordinators
Official SAG-AFTRA guidance on the IC role, from preparation through post-production.
Read the PDF (opens in a new tab)A Quick Guide to Intimate Scenes
Official SAG-AFTRA guidance on performer consent, riders, and on-set protections.
Read the PDF (opens in a new tab)Explore SAG-AFTRA Standards and Protocols
Visit the official SAG-AFTRA overview of standards and protocols for intimacy coordinators.
Explore the guidance (opens in a new tab)Reading resources
The Intimacy Coordinator’s Guidebook: Specialties for Stage and Screen
Edited by Brooke M. Haney
An in-depth look at intimacy practice across theatre, film and television, including professional scope, cultural competency and specialist approaches.
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Staging Sex: Best Practices, Tools, and Techniques for Theatrical Intimacy
Chelsea Pace, with contributions from Laura Rikard
Practical tools for establishing boundaries and choreographing theatrical intimacy, with guidance for rehearsal rooms and classrooms.
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Intimacy Directing for Theatre: Creating a Culture of Consent in the Classroom and Beyond
Edited by Dr. Ayshia Mackie-Stephenson
Consent-based exercises and approaches for theatre teaching and rehearsal, with attention to racial justice, gender and inclusion.
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Intimacy: A Field Guide to Finding Connection and Feeling Your Deep Desires
Ita O’Brien
Drawing on intimacy coordination, this book explores desire, communication, boundaries, and connection in personal relationships.
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A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment: An Inside Look at a Movement
Brooke M. Haney
An account of the cultural shifts, professional practices, and training organizations that shaped intimacy work in entertainment.
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Holding Space
Contributor
Shared experiences, practical guidance, and conversations about consent and well-being on set. Holding Space brings together intimacy professionals, performers, crew, and creatives to explore how we can better support one another and the work we make together.
Read the newsletter (opens in a new tab)Professional communities
Intimacy Collective Los Angeles
A community of intimacy professionals working in California and beyond, focused on culture in film, television, and live performance.
Consent Creatives of Arizona
Consultants, educators, and collaborators working with consent and intimacy in the arts.