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Intimacy Coordinator Advocates Consent in Film Industry

4/14/2026

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Paloma Garcia Martens, an intimacy coordinator, describes her role protecting actors' humanity on film and television sets in a FRANCE 24 interview.
She emphasizes a safe environment for performers during intimate scenes.
Garcia Martens has worked on top European productions and advises actors on navigating love scenes.
Her insights appear in her book L’intimité sur un plateau ('Intimacy on set').
The discussion underscores evolving industry standards on intimacy and consent.

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Story summary

Paloma Garcia Martens, an intimacy coordinator, describes her role protecting actors' humanity on film and television sets in a FRANCE 24 interview.
She emphasizes a safe environment for performers during intimate scenes.
Garcia Martens has worked on top European productions and advises actors on navigating love scenes.
Her insights appear in her book L’intimité sur un plateau ('Intimacy on set').
The discussion underscores evolving industry standards on intimacy and consent.