Internationally acclaimed Intimacy Coordinator David Thackeray (The White Lotus, Sex Education, Adolescence) will give a Masterclass on Intimacy Coordination, explaining how intimacy coordination supports directors, actors and crew throughout the filmmaking process. The masterclass will be moderated by actress Hanna van Vliet.
Let op: de voertaal van dit programma is Engels.
Over the past decade, intimacy coordination has become an established part of professional film and television production. Alongside this development, expectations around safety, creative collaboration and professional working practices have continued to evolve.
Moving beyond scenes involving nudity or simulated sex, the session examines the wider spectrum of intimate and vulnerable performance. In conversation with Hanna van Vliet, David Thackeray will discuss when an Intimacy Coordinator becomes involved in a production, how scripts are approached, where the responsibilities of the role begin and end, and how collaboration with cast and crew is organised throughout the process.
Using case studies from The White Lotus and Sex Education, he will take us from preparation through to filming, reflecting on creative and practical challenges, successful approaches and lessons learned. The session also focuses on communication between departments, covering workflow, closed sets, safeguarding, professional accountability and collaboration between directors, producers, assistant directors and other Heads of Department. And David will place intimacy coordination in an international context by discussing current developments and industry standards in the UK and the US, and what these can offer productions in the Netherlands.
Who is this masterclass for?
This masterclass is for professionals working across film and television production and involved in preparing and filming physical or emotional scenes, including directors, assistant directors, 1st ADs, producers, line producers, cinematographers, members of the sound and costume departments, and other crew members that are interested.
Whether you have already collaborated with an Intimacy Coordinator or are encountering the role for the first time, the session offers practical insight into how intimacy coordination fits within the wider production process. It will be particularly valuable for those interested in strengthening communication between departments and gaining a better understanding of the responsibilities, expectations and workflows surrounding intimate content on set.
Deep Dive
For participants who wish to explore these themes in greater depth, the afternoon programme offers an optional Deep Dive. This smaller, interactive session is intended for actors, directors and Intimacy Coordinators and provides space for practical exercises, discussion and the exchange of professional experiences.
About David Thackeray
David Thackeray trained as an actor at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating with a BA in Acting. He later moved into directing for theatre, with one of his productions transferring to London’s West End, before expanding his work into film and television as both a director and producer.
In 2017, at a time when intimacy coordination was still an emerging discipline in the United Kingdom, David became one of the country’s first professional Intimacy Coordinators. Combining his background in performance and directing with specialised training, he has since worked on a wide range of international productions for Netflix, HBO, Disney, BBC and Sky.
Alongside his work on set, David regularly teaches at leading drama schools, where he helps train actors and educators in professional intimacy practices and industry guidelines. His recent screen credits include amongst others The White Lotus, Sex Education and Adolescence.
About Hanna van Vliet
Hanna van Vliet is an award-winning actress and creator, known for her leading role and co-creation of the internationally acclaimed series and film ANNE+, for which she received multiple Golden Calf nominations. In 2022, she was selected as one of the European Shooting Stars.
Her recent work includes Lost Transport, A Small Light, Childhood Dreams and Ik val niet, ik dans. Hanna graduated in Drama and Contemporary Music Theatre from the Amsterdam University of the Arts and is an advocate for broader representation of female leads and queer characters in Dutch film and television.
Practical Information
Date: Monday 28 September
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: To be confirmed
Fee: €25 (excluding VAT)
Language: English
For this event the cancellation policy is as follows:
- If you cancel more than 14 days before the workshop day, you will receive a full refund of the ticket price.
- If you cancel between 7 and 14 days before the workshop, you will receive a 50% refund of the ticket price.
- If you cancel within 7 days of the workshop day, you will not receive a refund.