Intimacy coordinating offers a fresh approach to crafting intimate scenes on television and film sets. Intimacy coordinators choreograph and oversee scenes involving intimacy, nudity, and simulated sex, prioritizing the safety, comfort, and well-being of the actors while maintaining professionalism and respecting boundaries. They ensure care, consent, and respect for all individuals involved.
Virginija is a certified Intimacy Coordinator who, in her practice, aligns closely with directors' visions while adhering to the highest standards of intimacy coordination. With experience on international productions for Apple TV+, Disney+, and national theatres, she brings professionalism and cultural sensitivity to every set. She is a member of Baltic Intimacy Professionals and Intimacy Coordination Italia.
SERVICES
Script Breakdown
Identifying scenes involving intimacy, nudity, or simulated sex.
Providing risk assessments and recommendations to support a safe and creative environment.
Pre-Production Support
Collaborating with directors, producers, and creative teams to align on the vision for intimate scenes.
Working with departments involved in intimacy scenes to ensure seamless preparation.
Assisting with legal requirements, including nudity riders, when needed.
Performer Support
Offering private meetings (online or in-person) with performers to discuss boundaries, consent, and comfort levels.
Providing ongoing support throughout rehearsals and filming.
On-Set Coordination
Facilitating a respectful, closed set for intimate scenes.
Ensuring all protocols and boundaries agreed upon are upheld during production.
Post-Production Consultation (as needed)
Reviewing scenes to ensure they reflect the creative vision and honor performer agreements and boundaries.
TRAINING
Mental Health First Aider
In 2024, Virginija completed training with MHFA England and became a certified Mental Health First Aider. This course provided knowledge and practical skills to offer first aid support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Certified Intimacy Coordinator
In 2023, Virginija was selected to participate in the exclusive program offered by the joint partnership of IPA (Intimacy Professionals Association) and Nordic Intimacy Coordinators (NIC). This specialized certification program is designed specifically for individuals residing and working in the Nordic countries. Renowned professionals Amanda Blumenthal (IPA), Malin B. Erikson (NIC), and Pia Rickman (NIC) co-teach this comprehensive training program.
Virginija’s training encompassed over 100 hours and covered a comprehensive range of topics, including boundaries and consent, gender and sexuality, mental health and communication skills, sexual harassment, bystander intervention, and work-appropriate language. I studied intimacy protocols such as script breakdowns, risk assessments, nudity riders, explicit recorded material, and closed set procedures. The training also included SAG-AFTRA and ACTRA nudity guidelines, international filmmaking standards, and the use of modesty garments, prosthetics, pubic wigs, and intimacy kits. Additional focus areas included micro-aggressions, an introduction to anti-racist theory, and the choreography and coordination of intimate scenes.
