The moment you arrive on set, your presence matters. This section is your complete guide to navigating shoot day with clarity, confidence, and care. You'll learn how to lead from the very first check-in at basecamp to the final consent checkpoint before rolling.

We begin with a high-level overview of your five key responsibilities as an Intimacy Coordinator during production, establishing the rhythm and presence you’ll need to hold space throughout the day. From there, we walk you through your basecamp checklist to ensure you are hitting all marks with grace, and syncing with key departments.

You’ll master essential logistics like parking, workspace setup, walkie check-outs, and the art of early rapport with your crew. We'll guide you through meeting actors in person, supporting their emotional readiness, and ensuring clear, mutual understanding of garments, scene structure, and consent.

You’ll also learn how to collaborate effectively with the costume department—managing robes, understanding dresser roles, and overseeing modesty garment application. A critical piece of this lesson: establishing and defending the closed set—physically, emotionally, and politically.

Finally, you'll prepare to meet the director and AD with professionalism, even under pressure, conduct closed rehearsals with intention. Whether you're facilitating first team marking rehearsals or monitoring garment readiness while second team lights the scene, this lesson ensures you're fully prepared to lead intimacy work with presence, advocacy, and authority the moment you step on set.