Of all the hats I wear, this one is quite special to me.

Intimacy Coordination, Direction, and Choreography

Experienced in film, television, live theatre, and the classroom, this is one of my deepest passions in the performing arts. Creating a space where performers of all abilities and backgrounds feel safe to be their most vulnerable is what I aim for every time I step into the room as an Intimacy Coordinator or Director. Together, we can work to masterfully craft the story you want to tell, all while making our best better.

Intimacy Director or Intimacy Coordinator?

Which might you need for your project? Intimacy direction refers to work done for theatre or live performance, and intimacy coordination refers to work done for television and film. These terms were originally derived from their choreographed violence counterparts – fight directors work in live performance while stunt coordinators work in television and film. The term “intimacy professional” is often used as a catch-all term and can be applied to all areas of entertainment. (Definitions taken from IDC Professionals.)

In their words.

  • “Justin has a way of making you feel not just comfortable, but empowered. Having worked on several projects together, Justin serves as an incredible advocate, but more importantly teaches you how to advocate for yourself. I always left the rehearsal feeling both comfortable and confident in my colleagues and in myself.”

    Alexandra M., Movement Director, Actor, Writer

  • “The intimacy workshop Justin held was mind-blowing. We all walked away with a sense of body autonomy and empowerment... which led to the open exploration of the physical and emotional psychology of the scene that reflected the given circumstances of the story. His training set the foundation for how we approach our work with a scene partner, which many of us use today. I would 100% recommend Justin as an IC in any classroom or set."

    Beatrix W., Actor, Writer

  • “Justin is the best intimacy coordinator I’ve ever worked with. He creates such a kind, accepting, low-stakes, FUN atmosphere in the room that sets the tone for really exciting work... His direction is clear, his energy is warm and kind, and he’s also so damn good at creating steamy choreography safely. He knows all the tools for how to build and sustain tension (of any kind)... He’s really delicate and understanding and I appreciate that so much."

    Abigail D., Actor, Writer

  • “Working with Justin as our intimacy coordinator on ‘The Inseparables’ was an absolute joy. The cast felt entirely supported and held by Justin as he guided them through the intimacy in the play. Justin structured the session to not only choreograph the intimacy section successfully, but to also create a short hand for the cast and myself as director for further rehearsals which we found beneficial. Justin's combined confidence and sensitivity makes him a wonderful intimacy professional.”

    Anastasia B., Director

  • “In Justin’s room, you will be listened to, respected, and encouraged. He facilitates a comfortable and playful environment in which boundaries are firmly established and never questioned or crossed. The way he can encourage impulse and creativity while honoring everyone’s boundaries is highly impressive. Working with Justin has given me confidence in advocating for myself. When a boundary is established, he seamlessly alters moments of intimacy that align with the actors, and they somehow always turn out the better for it. He can craft something beautiful out of absolutely anything.”

    Carly H., Actor, Director, Writer

The Certification Question, an article by one of the industry’s leading intimacy professionals, Chelsea Pace. It it, she asks the question, “Who certifies the certifiers and what do they stand to gain by doing so?”

Interested in working together? Drop a line below.