Janka Neustupova

Janka (she/her) finished her Civil Protection and Crisis Management degree in the Czech Republic. She then worked in a number of EU countries before settling in the UK where she finished her BA (Hons) in Film Studies and Practice and MA in Directing Digital Film and TV. She started her career in independent features with technical knowledge, management skills, a background in health and safety, and acute analytical skills. Janka quickly established herself as a unique production individual able to support and manage every department of production, not only in the UK, but also internationally. A couple of years before the COVID-19 pandemic started, Janka got involved in mental wellbeing support for the crew on and off set.

With the rise of COVID-19 cases worldwide, Janka moved back into health and safety (H&S) and supported international projects as a H&S/COVID-19 Supervisor. Thanks to her experience in the ever-changing entertainment industry and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s mental health, she quickly realized there was a need for additional support for cast, employees, and freelancers. Janka understood that to support and advocate for the cast's mental health and wellbeing, she needed to be part of the new field of intimacy coordination. Janka finished the NFTS Intimacy Coordination Introductory Workshop in January 2023 before applying to the leading Intimacy Professionals Association training. Janka successfully certified at the end of the year 2023. She has since worked on multiple projects as an IC. 

Janka is fluent in Czech and English languages.

Email: janka@newerasafety.cz