Intimacy coordinator Paloma Garcia Martens on 'respecting people's humanity on set'
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Intimacy coordinator Paloma Garcia Martens ensures respect and comfort for actors during love scenes on set.
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Intimacy coordinator Paloma Garcia Martens discussed her role in ensuring humanity is respected on film and television sets during an interview with FRANCE 24. Martens, who has worked on top European productions, advises actors and actresses on performing love scenes while maintaining their comfort and boundaries. Her work focuses on navigating the complexities of intimate scenes, often performed in front of large crews. This professionalization of on-set intimacy aims to protect performers and foster a more respectful working environment in the entertainment industry. Martens also authored the book "L’intimité sur un plateau," detailing her experiences and methods.
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Paloma Garcia Martens works as an intimacy coordinator and authored the book "L’intimité sur un plateau."
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