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Testimonials
Tiffany Boone, Actor (Nine Perfect Strangers)
“I have come to really depend on the assistance of an Intimacy Coordinator when filming intimate scenes. I’ve found that having an intermediary between myself and the director/producers when preparing for intimate scenes creates a safer environment for everyone involved. Michela went above and beyond to make sure that my voice was heard at every step of the process. I am grateful to have had her as my advocate.”
Lexee Gordoun, Director & Producer (Sascha’s Game)
"We brought Michela on at a very early stage of pre-production and she was incredibly helpful, present and communicative the entire way through pre-production. She was on top of everything and ensured everybody’s safety on set, while working efficiently in a crew. We felt that we were in very safe hands the entire way through and she walked us through all the safety protocols. I couldn't recommend somebody more understanding, professional and efficient."
Erica Lovell, Producer, Poetry in Action Theatre Company
"I first experienced intimacy coordination in a suite of workshops with Ita O'Brien, and the sense of relief that this vitally important work is finally being formalised and normalised was palpable in the room. The way KIS has continued to evolve the practice to incorporate multidisciplinary approaches such as psychology and neuroscience further deepens the work. The approach to intimacy coordination KIS is pioneering not only gives artists a language to use in the creation of compelling intimate stories, but a wholistic approach to artist psychological safety. Essential work!"
Josh Lawson, Actor (Blaze)
“Having Michela on set as our IC was not only valuable to help ensure a safe and trusting environment in our intimate scenes but it also gave us the freedom to explore those moments deeper as storytellers. Michela was sensitive and attentive and her expertise was in full display in the way that she approached the material, the crew and the actors. I felt grateful that I got the chance to work with her.”
Madeleine Magee Carr, Actor (This River)
“Michela made sure that my concerns were heard, checked in with me, and ensured that I knew exactly what was happening. Just knowing that she was there enabled me to feel safe and looked after enough to just focus on doing my job. I couldn’t have done it without her.”
Naomi, Writer & Director (This River)
“Working with Michela on This River was amazing and helped everyone to feel safe as well as ensuring we got our planned coverage. My intention in making the film was to approach the sexual assault scene sensitively and through the point of view of the main character. Michela and I discussed blocking and coverage in detail so that we were on the same page throughout rehearsal and the shoot. Michela's unique expertise in sexual assault and trauma supported my artistic vision of a psychological pov and the kind of camera coverage I wanted in order to ground the portrayal in emotional truth as well as sensitivity. I felt heartened that Michela was communicating with the actors to make sure they felt safe throughout production. I am so appreciative of all of Michela’s work – I know it helped the actors and crew to feel supported and to process the emotional impact of the scenes. I recommend Michela extremely highly to any productions that are covering intimate scenes.”
Stephanie Troost, Producer, Fax Machine Films
“Michela and her team are shining lights paving the way for intimacy in the industry. We received such an overwhelmingly positive response to having them onboard and were beyond appreciative of all the guidance they gave us. Their caring and considered approach helped shape us in the way we handled intimacy and general well-being on set and it’s clear from watching Michela work that the protocols they put in place should be on every film set. If you have any intimacy at all in your film I highly recommend engaging Michela!”
Linda, Model, Landscape Documentary
“I was especially impressed by the professionalism of contract management with the support of an intimacy co-ordinator. Michela did a great job [and her] discussion & briefing before the shoot empowered me to speak honestly on set to the director and crew [and] achieve the desired shots."
Shabana Azeez, Actor (Birdeater)
“Michela and her team were so wonderful to work with. They made intimate scenes feel incredibly safe and they were thorough and generous at every stage of the process. I felt really empowered to make bold choices in scenes because of Michela’s presence and guidance. Having her there to monitor safety allowed us to be freer as actors. Beyond her work on set, Michela also gave me skills, advice, and resources to use for preparation and debriefing before and after shoots. I have used these on subsequent acting jobs and they’ve been really useful. Her work has allowed me to feel safer on sets she isn’t even working on. I’m really grateful to have worked with her and her team. 10/10 would recommend!”
Kim, mother of Holly (15 years), Actor (Blaze)
“Michela as an intimacy coordinator was invaluable! I felt it was a brilliant way to navigate the understanding of what was being asked of [my daughter]. There were some tricky and confronting subject matters and having someone external discussing it with [her] was so important as [she] felt she could speak freely and openly with [the IC]. As a mother, I felt [the IC] always explained everything beautifully to [her], and in a very secure and caring manner. I absolutely hope that if [my daughter] is lucky enough to get more roles, we have Michela on our team.”
William Newbery, Director (A Room in the City)
“Michaela and Adeeb are an absolute dream to work with. They were able to make my set both a safe and fun place to be for all involved. They helped to guide a more realistic and intense intimate scene while never over stepping and taking over direction, all while making sure the actors were completely comfortable. With they're help the quality of not only the intimate scene but the film has been was doubled.”
Yolandi Franken, Producer, Frankendipity Enterprises; Screen Producer’s Australia Event Coordinator
“Michela is Australia's most loved intimacy coordinator.”
Neisha Dallamora, Writer & Producer, Domme
"It was such a pleasure working with Michela and an incredible asset having her on set – she brought so much to the piece and made everyone feel safe and comfortable."
