S7E3 Explicit Consent on Set: How Movies and TV Shows Depict Intimacy

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories · Jan 30, 2025 · 58m

'The workplace is more often about are you willing to do X, Y, and Z.'

Bringing consent-informed practices to Hollywood, Amanda Blumenthal shares her experiences coordinating intimate scenes to protect the safety of performers and crew while channeling an artistic vision for viewers. Examining the nuances of workplace and interpersonal consent, she sheds light on ways the industry sets standards for consent to navigate differences in power and create professional environments.

Amanda Blumenthal is one of the founders of intimacy coordination for film and television, which aims to create safer…