Services

INTIMACY COORDINATOR FOR FILM AND TV - CERTIFICATION TRAINING

IPA’s IC certification training program was one of the first programs to be established in the industry and is one of the most widely-recognized and well-respected certifications that an IC can hold, not just in the US but also internationally. We have specifically designed our IC certification program to make it as accessible as possible to students all around the world as we believe that IC work should be available in as many countries and languages as possible. Our program is SAG-AFTRA accredited and is the most academically rigorous training on the market, with our training requirements going well above and beyond the minimums set out for accreditation. You can learn more about our IC training program here.

INTIMACY CHOREOGRAPHY FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE - CERTIFICATION TRAINING

In 2024 we decided to launch an Intimacy Choreography for Live Performance Certification Training Program, which is taught by Dr. Rebecca Johannsen. This program was specially formulated to address the various types of live performance that exist and to also give students an international perspective on the work to prepare them for multicultural environments. While many intimacy choreography programs solely address working in the theater, this program goes beyond this and also addresses the unique needs and challenges of working in other live performance mediums, such as opera, dance, musical performances, circus, performance art, interactive theater, and more. You can learn more about our live performance program here.

Consulting

With our expertise in the field of intimacy for film and TV, we offer consulting services for studios, production companies, and other industry groups. Services include designing and delivering custom intimacy coordinator training (both in the USA and abroad, and in scripted and unscripted content), collaborating and advising on the implementation of intimacy coordinator protocols on set and as part of new company policies, and more. Our consulting services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of an organization. IPA is sought out for its deep expertise across many global markets and past clients include Netflix, Sony, and Amazon Studios. In particular, we have unparalleled experience and expertise in consulting on intimacy coordination and training in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Central and South American (LatAm) markets. If you are interested in learning about consulting or training opportunities with IPA, please contact info@IPAinternational.org.

Education

IPA offers customizable educational workshops and trainings on a wide variety of topics related to intimacy for the screen, gender, and sexuality. We offer a variety of learning formats in order to meet the needs of different types of learners and different time zones and availability to participate in classes. Some of the formats of workshops and courses that we offer include:

We are always happy to work together to create a bespoke workshop or lecture for your group on intimacy coordination or other related topics. Past clients include the American Film Market (AFM), Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), the Vilnius International Film Festival, the Sarajevo Film Festival, the Mediterranean Film Festival, Ghetto Film School, Chapman University Film School, the USC Peter Stark Production Program, and others.

Media Appearances

IPA members are available as expert commentators on topics related to intimacy coordination and on screen intimacy for print, audio, panels, and visual media outlets. If interested in booking one of our members, please contact info@IPAinternational.org.