“Working with Asha Cybele as our Intimacy Coordinator completely elevated the experience of our swimwear production. She brought an incredible level of professionalism, sensitivity, and confidence to the set, creating an environment where our models felt respected, comfortable, and empowered while wearing very revealing pieces. Asha understood that protecting the talent and achieving the creative vision go hand in hand. Her thoughtful communication, attention to boundaries, and calm presence allowed everyone, including our design team, to focus on creating beautiful, authentic imagery. I would absolutely work with Asha again and highly recommend her to any designer or brand working with swimwear, lingerie, or other body-focused fashion.”
Britt Capmany
Designer - Naked Summer Miami Bikinis
I’m currently working on an upcoming film with Michelle as the intimacy coordinator and script supervisor. We went through the intimacy scenes together, and she helped me gain a clear understanding of exactly what we’ll need to do moving forward. She is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I’m very grateful for her guidance and am looking forward to seeing this film come to fruition.
Levon Panek
Producer
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Michelle as our Intimacy Coordinator on a upcoming new series. I truly can’t say enough great things about her. She made both my scene partner and me feel incredibly comfortable, respected, and supported throughout the process. Her professionalism and thoughtfulness really stood out, from having everything prepared to going the extra mile to ensure our protective garments were actually comfortable (because we all know that’s not always the case, lol). What I appreciated most was her attentiveness. Even when everything was going smoothly, she consistently checked in to make sure we were good. Intimate scenes require trust and vulnerability, and Michelle created an environment where we could focus on our performances knowing we were in great hands. An absolute pleasure to have on set, and someone I’d work with again in a heartbeat!
Yonathan Elias
Actor
“Working with Asha Cybele as our Intimacy Coordinator was a wonderful experience. She was the first Intimacy Coordinator we had worked with in Venezuela, and navigating cultural differences can certainly be challenging. Asha approached everything with professionalism, sensitivity, and respect, making the process work beautifully for everyone involved. We are excited to have her on board our TV series and look forward to continuing to work with her.”
Andrei Gromyko
Left Hand Productions
Michelle was great to work with. She helped me feel comfortable with some scenes that required intimacy that I didn’t have a ton of experience working with. We had a meeting before production to go over everything, work out all the kinks, and ease any nerves I had. Everything went great on the day of filming. I highly recommend working with her. She definitely was able to get me out of my head.”
Martine Allen
Actress
Michelle was such a delight to work with! From our first call, she provided numerous resources to help us understand her work as an intimacy coordinator and how to collaborate safely and respectfully on set. Her approach with our talent was top notch, and everyone noted how comfortable they were with her. She really made our set environment top-notch."
Jackie Mchuge
Music Video Producer
I brought Michelle on as an intimacy consultant for a lingerie shoot because the model had requested one for a portfolio shoot. The model had previously had a bad experience with another photographer and wanted to make sure that communication about boundaries would be respected, etc. I coordinated with the model so we could meet with Michelle for a consultation. At that meeting, the model felt far more comfortable communicating very directly about her concerns. She felt far more comfortable doing this with Michelle assisting and consulting at the meeting. As a result, the model had a very high comfort level when we were working together. I appreciated that this helped
convey to the model that she was working in a safe and respectful environment.
Stephen Bodi
Photographer
"Mia assisted my project as Intimacy Coordinator for the realization of sensitive content involving minors, especially scenes with physical intimacy. With her professional assessment and assurance based on internationally established filming standards (SAG-AFTRA, BFI, MA11), The performers and I felt well cared for at all times during the preparation and execution. With her empathetic and confident manner, Mia gained our trust and enabled me to realize the scenes as envisioned."
Meike Wüstenberg
Director
"Mia made our work on set so much easier. Without her, we 'd have been completely overwhelmed by the demands. Her position as
Intimacy Coordinator is indispensable for us. With sensitivity & clear communication, she created a safe environment in which everyone involved could feel confident. Thanks to her, we were not only able to shoot the scenes professionally, but also leave the set feeling really good."
Adriana Mrnjavac
Director
SAG-AFTRA Performer Rights Guide
A helpful guide to performer rights and protections when working on productions involving intimacy.
Standard Protocols for the Use of Intimacy Coordination
An overview of standard protocols and best practices for intimacy coordination on set.
Director’s Guide to Casting Roles for Intimacy Scenes
A practical guide for directors on casting performers for roles that involve intimacy or nudity.
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