Intimacy coordinator training programS

 

Intimacy Coordinator Core Training Overview

IPA-trained intimacy coordinators undergo a rigorous training program that involves a combination of lectures on best practices, experiential exercises, and more. Acceptance to the training program is selective and only a handful of trainees are chosen each year to participate. Small cohort sizes allow for a higher quality and more individualized training experience. Our program is accredited by SAG-AFTRA, which is considered the gold-standard in the industry for IC training.

IPA’s training program goes above and beyond the training requirements to become an IC as set forth by SAG-AFTRA, and all areas of training are examined through an intersectional lens. Some of the topics covered in the program include:

  • Consent, Boundaries, and Power Dynamics

  • Intimacy Coordination Protocols

  • Communication and Conflict Negotiation Skills

  • SAG-AFTRA and ACTRA Nudity Guidelines

  • Closed Set Protocols

  • Nudity Riders

  • Choreography and Movement Coaching

  • Race, Power, and Intimacy

  • Mental Health and Trauma Awareness

  • Sexuality and Gender Literacy and How to Be an Advocate and Ally to LGBTQIA+ Cast and Crew

  • Sexual Harassment

The program consists of 17 consecutive weeks of online classes that will be delivered over the course of approximately 4 months. Classes are held every Sunday on Zoom and are approximately four hours long. Once the online portion of the program is complete, students will be required to participate in a four day in-person choreography workshop.

Applicants with prior experience working on professional TV and/or film sets are prioritized. Experience working in a field related to sexuality and/or advocacy (e.g. therapist, social worker, sex and relationship coach, etc.) is a plus.

IPA offers a handful of work-study positions each year and prioritizes giving these spots to applicants from diverse backgrounds to increase training accessibility for underrepresented groups in the field of intimacy coordination. We also offer a variety of payment plans for accepted students, and these can be combined with work-study.

IPA Ic core training - International CLASS OF 2024

We will start accepting applications from prospective students soon for the class of 2024 from all countries (*if you are applying from Australia or New Zealand, please scroll down to learn more about our training program this year for these specific countries*). Your application will not be considered complete and reviewed until you have submitted both a written application and your application fee. Please see below for information related to this year’s training and please note that the application process has changed from previous years:

Applications Open: February 15, 2024

Application Due Date: March 31, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Link to International Program Application Portal: Click Here

Payment: You will be prompted to submit payment for your application fee via credit upon submitting your written application

We have put together a Training Program Information Sheet that covers all of the details of this year’s program, the application process, and FAQ’s. If after reviewing the info sheet you still have any questions about our training program, please feel free to reach out to training@IPAinternational.org and we will do our best to respond to your query promptly. Applicants who are accepted to the program will be notified by June 15th of their selection and training will begin in mid-July 2024. You can also sign up for our newsletter to receive reminders about the application process or if you’re interested in applying for the program next year and to stay up to date on our other offerings.

IPA IC CORE TRAINING - AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND CLASS OF 2024

In order to increase training accessibility, we are excited to announce that this year we will be offering an IC training specific to the Australia and New Zealand markets for which the choreography workshop will be held in Australia! You can read more about our AUS/NZ training by accessing this AUS/NZ Training Program Information Sheet. We will start accepting applications for this program on February 15th and applications will be due by March 30th.

Link to Australia/New Zealand Training Application: Click Here

Link to Payment: You will be prompted to submit payment for your application fee via credit upon submitting your written application

Intimacy coordinator Advanced Training

IPA offers training in advanced topics in intimacy, such as BDSM, kink, and working in unscripted content. Participants in these workshops will receive a theoretical background in the topics, as well as coaching on how to navigate and choreograph these specialized topics on set. Advanced training is for intimacy coordinators who are already working in the field and are looking to add specialties to their practice.