In this conversation, Christina Pitts Jazzar, an intimacy coordinator, shares her journey into the industry and the role of intimacy coordination. She discusses the importance of communication, consent, choreography, and closure in creating safe and effective intimate scenes. Christina emphasizes the need for trust and understanding between actors and their partners, as well as the misconceptions and reactions surrounding intimacy coordination. She also highlights the role of intimacy coordinators in ensuring the comfort and consent of both actors and audiences.

Christina also shares insights into a typical day on set as an intimacy coordinator, highlighting the importance of checking in with actors and the crew. She discusses the collaborative nature of the industry and the need for education and awareness around the role of intimacy coordinators. Christina concludes by encouraging individuals to find the right training and resources to support their journey as intimacy coordinators.

Takeaways

• Intimacy coordination involves communication, consent, choreography, and closure.
• Trust and understanding between actors and their partners are crucial in creating safe and effective intimate scenes.
• Intimacy coordinators play a role in ensuring the comfort and consent of both actors and audiences.
• The work of intimacy coordinators is often misunderstood, and it is important to challenge misconceptions and educate others about their role.

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Daniel Thomas, an Australian actor based in Germany, shares his journey of pursuing acting as a second act career. He discusses how he initially had a curiosity for acting as a child but ended up pursuing architecture instead. After experiencing burnout and anxiety, he took a dramatic turn and formed a band, which eventually led him to Germany. Daniel talks about the challenges of starting an acting career in a foreign country and the importance of embracing his uniqueness. He also shares his experiences in the film industry and the surprises he encountered along the way. Daniel emphasizes the importance of following your intuition and taking small steps towards your goals.

Takeaways

• Follow your dreams and take risks, even if it means deviating from the expected path.
• Embrace your uniqueness and use your life experiences to inform your art.
• Constraints can lead to creative solutions and growth.
• Creating your own opportunities and collaborating with like-minded individuals can be more fulfilling than waiting for traditional opportunities.
• Success in the film industry is not solely determined by budget or traditional measures.

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In this conversation, Marcella Young and Janet McMordie discuss Marcella's journey as an actor and being the literal definition of "Jill of All trades"...SHE DOES IT ALL

Marcella shares her early passion for acting and how it has always been a part of her life. She talks about the challenges of balancing safety and pursuing artistic dreams, as well as overcoming performance anxiety and embracing fun. Marcella emphasizes the importance of building confidence and trusting oneself as an artist. She also highlights the transferable skills and life experiences that contributed to her acting career. Ultimately, Marcella encourages everyone to embrace their artistic desires and find joy in self-expression.

Takeaways:

-Self-expression through art is a powerful tool for understanding and coping with the world.

-Overcoming performance anxiety requires embracing fun and taking risks.

-Building confidence and trusting oneself are essential for success as an artist.

-Transferable skills and life experience can contribute to a fulfilling artistic career.

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