marta:zygadłotraining:intimacy:coordinator
Marta Zygadło is a certified intimacy coordinator, accredited by Safe Sets. Previously, she worked as an actress and second director on dozens of film productions. She became familiar with the specifics of filming intimate scenes by working on both sides of the camera.
Over more than 20 years in film production, she has gained an understanding that everything is a process that can be planned step by step, allowing time and space for bold experimentation to find tools and solutions that support achieving creative goals.
One of these tools is effective communication, which opens us to others and collaboration, building what is known as “chemistry” and the most satisfying state of flow in work. Her aim is to provide artists with the conditions for safe and creative performance.
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A professional intimate scene begins with a good setup – not only cameras, lighting, and blocking, but above all relationships, communication, and creative awareness.
The INTIMACY SETUP workshop is a practical guide for directors and cinematographers who want to create intimate scenes with respect, safety and a full understanding of film language for everyone on set.
Facilitators: INTIMACY DUO – Kaja Wesołek-Podziemska, Marta A. Zygadło
Duration – workshop: 3 days x 6 hours (clock hour – 60 minutes)
Workshop objective:
The aim of the workshop is to equip directors and cinematographers with practical tools for planning, directing and shooting intimate scenes in a professional, safe and artistically conscious manner – respecting the boundaries of actors, the principles of consent and cooperation with the intimate scenes coordinator.
You will learn:
• what an intimate scene is
• what the language of communication about intimate scenes is
• how to build proper communication with the team and actors
• how to manage your creative process
• how to build safety in discomfort
• what choreography tools are used in the realisation of intimate scenes
• what the process of coordinating intimate scenes is and how to work with an intimate scene coordinator
• how to plan shots while respecting the boundaries of actors
• how to translate emotional tension into images – without crossing boundaries.
Artistic vision + empathy + technique = a professional setup for every scene.
After completing the workshop, participants will acquire the following skills:
1. Conscious planning of intimate scenes
– creating concepts and visual language while considering the boundaries of actors and safety requirements.
2. Effective collaboration with the intimate scene coordinator
– understanding their role, processes and tools, and how to best integrate them into the creative team.
3. Communication with actors in the context of sensitive scenes
– conducting conversations about consent, setting boundaries and needs without pressure.
4. Practical directing and cinematography tools
– framing, camera placement and blocking techniques that support the narrative without exploitation.
5. Recognising and avoiding risks on set
– in the context of intimacy, emotions, hierarchy and responsibility.
6. Building a safe creative atmosphere
– in which all team members can act with respect, openness and awareness of boundaries.
