ASH ANDERSON
SAG-AFTRA Certified Intimacy Coordinator
ADVOCATE.
COLLABORATE.
CHOREOGRAPH.
An Intimacy Coordinator:
Works with hyper-exposed scenes (ie nudity, simulated sex, simulated childbirth and other intimate scenes)
Is DEI trained, Mental Health First Aid Certified, Certified in Bystander intervention
Is skilled in choreography, non-verbal story telling and masking techniques
Advocates for Director’s vision, Writer’s vision, and Actor’s boundaries.
Works in Pre and Post production. Preps and Coordinates individual scenes and facilitates protocol adherence
Recent Credits
Naomi (DISNEY) | Intimacy Coordinator
Atlanta S3 (FX) | Intimacy Coordinator
BMF (STARZ) | Cover Intimacy Coordinator
The Staircase (HBO) | Intimacy Coordinator
First Wives Club (SHOWTIME) | Intimacy Coordinator
Dracula | Intimacy Director
Righteous Gemstones (HBO) | Cover Intimacy Coordinator
Hero’s Wife | Intimacy Director
Ash Anderson
(They/Them)
Ash Anderson (they/them) An ATL non binary artist working for years as an Intimacy Director, Movement Director, Teaching Artist, Movement Artist and Actor for the stage. They have an extensive background in dance, circus arts, choreography, and devised moments of heightened non-verbal communication. Studying Directly under Alicia Rodis Ash Anderson, a Certified Intimacy Coordinator with IDC, brings their talents to the screen.
Intimacy Coordinator:
Staircase (HBO)
Rapsh!t (HBO)
Atlanta S3 (FX)
Naomi (DISNEY)
Cover Intimacy Coordinator:
The Girl From Plainview (HULU)
Righteous Gemstones (HBO)
BMF (STARZ)
Strangers (NETFLIX)
“A Certified Intimacy Coordinator with IDC has trained in our methodology specifically for film and television. These distinguished professionals represent the highest standard in intimacy artistry for the screen. A Certified Intimacy Coordinator has extensive movement, sensitivity, and industry training and represent IDC with their professional artistry and integrity.”
- IDC
Required IDC Training
Awareness of on screen sexual and intimate storytelling.
Communication
Power Dynamics
Movement coaching and masking techniques.
Knowledge and collaboration regarding the use of modesty garments and barriers for safety, comfort, and sexual health.
Consent
Navigation of on set culture and understanding of on-set etiquette.
Understanding of Guild and Union Contracts that affect nudity and simulated sex.
Movement and Safety in facilitating the physicality of scenes.
Bystander Intervention.
Anti-Harassment.
Mental Health First Aid/Trauma
Gender and Sexual Diversity or Sensitivity
Must have state and federal background check.
(Additional Training)Shadowing or Mentorship experience and an ability to adapt and implement the role’s responsibilities, function, and protocols on a variety of sets.
(Additional Training)
