Intimacy coordinator Paloma Garcia Martens says her primary responsibility on film and television sets is to ensure the humanity of every person involved is respected.
Speaking on the France 24 program Perspective, Martens detailed the complexities of managing sensitive scenes involving nudity and physical contact.
Martens has built a career working on several of Europe's most prominent film and television productions. Her work focuses on providing guidance to actors navigating intimate performances.
Protecting actors during production
According to Martens, the role involves advising actors on how to execute technically perfect love scenes while maintaining professional boundaries. She noted the difficulty of performing such scenes while being observed by hundreds of crew members.
Her new book, titled "L’intimité sur un plateau" (Intimacy on set), explores these professional dynamics. The work highlights the necessity of safety and consent in high-pressure environments.
Martens' expertise helps manage the logistical and emotional challenges that arise when actors must perform intimacy with colleagues in a highly public, professional setting.
