INTIMACY

COORDINATION

FILM/TELEVISION

CONSENT/BOUNDARIES/CHOREOGRAPHY
ACTOR SAFETY & ADVOCACY

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Being an Intimacy Professional means helping create the container of communication/consent in intimate scenes in order for a project to flourish

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CONTEXT

A meeting with the director/production to gather the following:
What is needed by the project? What is the director’s vision? What should be communicated to the talent?
CONSENT

Communicating with the talent to see where their boundaries are and developing language for riders.
Choreography

Choreography will be implemented, in collaboration with the director, to ensure safety and clear storytelling.

ABOUT ME

My name is Celina Lee Surniak (she/her/hers). I am an Intimacy Coordinator based out of Los Angeles. I am also a stunt coordinator, who has been working in the industry for a decade. I specialize in physical storytelling that is collaborative and consent based. I love creating beautiful stories with bodies and making sure that everyone involved feels happy, comfy and safe.
See more About Me in the “About Me” section! :)
-Currently listed on IDC’s website with Certification Pending, after successfully completing their Level 3 Intimacy Coordination Certification Program.
-Began Intimacy Professional studying/education in 2018 with IDI (Intimacy Director’s International)
-Has been studying with IDC (Intimacy Directors and Coordinators) since the organization’s inception
-Certified Crisis Advocate specializing in SA and DV survivor support and intervention in Los Angeles, CA.
-Mental Health First Aid certified
-various other qualifications- if needed, please email.
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
WILLING AND ABLE TO TRAVEL (passport ready)

Actor advocacy in highly exposed scene work is an area that deserves attention and care. It is my job to provide that care and to also make sure that the Director’s vision is being carried out.