SAG-AFTRA Rule on Intimacy Coordinators

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
New SAG-AFTRA rule requires intimacy coordinators to obtain consent from actors before publicly discussing their sex scenes. Failure to do so could lead to removal from the registry.

Key Points

  • Intimacy coordinators must obtain consent from actors before discussing sex scenes publicly
  • Failure to comply can lead to removal from SAG-AFTRA registry
  • Tightened Standards and Protocols for intimacy coordinators after a breach of confidentiality
  • Controversial sex scene in 2024 film Miller's Girl between Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman sparked the rule change

Pros

  • Protects actors' privacy and confidentiality in intimate scenes
  • Ensures actors feel safe and comfortable on set

Cons

  • Potential consequences for intimacy coordinators who fail to comply