Episodes

  • Intimacy Coordinators Unionize with SAG-AFTRA | A Special Episode!
    Sep 25 2024

    SURPRISE EPISODE & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

    In between seasons, Annie and Katherine are coming back to the mic to talk about a huge announcement, intimacy coordinators are unionizing with SAG AFTRA!

    In this episode, they discuss what this means for intimacy coordinators going forward, Annie and Katherine’s involvement in this whole process, and how grateful they are that so much hard work is finally coming to fruition.

    Unionizing would not have been possible without the entire intimacy coordinator community, and we are so excited to close out the episode by sharing our colleagues' thoughts and feelings at this monumental moment for our craft.

    Our incredible IC colleagues, in order of appearance in the episode:

    Rachel Lee Flesher @rachel_lee_flesher

    Zachariah Payne @zackorriahzachariah

    Jessica Bennett @jessicaebennett

    Chantal Cousineau @chantalcousineau.ic

    Yehuda Duenyas @___x_x_x_y___

    Erin Tillman @datingadvicegrl

    Jean Franzblau @jeanfranzflau

    You can follow the show at @RomancingTheScreenPod, and email us questions for Season 2 at RomancingTheScreenPod@gmail.com.

    Thank you for listening!

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    20 mins
  • That's A Wrap on Season 1! - Episode 20
    Jun 19 2024

    Today, Annie and Katherine wrap up the first season of Romancing The Screen by talking about how far they've come in these 20 episodes, and what else is in store for Season 2! They also discuss what makes them proud to be an Intimacy Coordinator.

    You can follow us at @RomancingTheScreenPod, and email us new questions and topics for season two at RomancingTheScreenPod@gmail.com.

    Thank you for listening to RTS this season!

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    9 mins
  • A Conversation with Alessa Carlino - Episode 19
    Jun 12 2024

    Alessa Carlino is the director of Spam Risk and Going Home: Homelessness and the Resiliency of the Human Spirit, which has garnered several awards on the film festival circuit, with both films from Unstoppable Pictures.

    With Katherine and Rachel out for this episode, Annie and Alessa share an insightful conversation, with questions about intimacy, ICs, and filmmaking exchanged both ways! We loved having @AlessaCarlino on the pod.

    You can find us at @RomancingTheScreenPod, and email us questions and topics at RomancingTheScreenPod@gmail.com.

    Thank you for listening!

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    45 mins
  • How Do Intimacy Coordinators Prep For A Scene? - Episode 18
    Jun 5 2024

    We've talked about how ICs work with actors before filming to make sure everyone is on the same page, but how exactly does that go? What are the one-on-one prep moments like, and how do they change from project to project?

    Today Rachel, Annie, and Katherine talk about how they prep for the prep, and what makes this such a crucial aspect of the production process.

    You can find us at @RomancingTheScreenPod, and email us questions and topics at RomancingTheScreenPod@gmail.com.

    Thank you for listening!

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    23 mins
  • How Do You Get A Job As An Intimacy Coordinator? - Episode 17
    May 29 2024

    We talk about the need for IC's, but how are they hired, and how often? Is there a network of intimacy coordinators?

    Today, Annie, Rachel, and Katherine discuss how they've been hired in the past, and how they search for more IC work, along with some general tips on getting hired in the entertainment industry.

    You can find us at @RomancingTheScreenPod, and you can email us questions and topics at RomancingTheScreenPod@gmail.com.

    Thank you for listening!

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    28 mins
  • What Gear Do IC's Bring To Set? - Episode 16
    May 22 2024

    What do IC's bring to set while working, and how is it beneficial? Do Makeup and Wardrobe not have everything they need? The answer is a little complicated, as discussed by Rachel, Katherine and Annie in this week's episode.

    You can find us at @RomancingTheScrenPod, and email us at RomancingTheScreenPod@gmail.com.

    Thank you for listening!

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    30 mins
  • Why Have an IC on Set? - Episode 15
    May 15 2024

    Do productions that don't use Intimacy Coordinators ever wish they had one in the middle of production? How do productions with ICs differ from ones without them, for the crew and actors?

    In today's episode, Rachel, Katherine, and Annie discuss times when they were glad they were on set, and times when their input was needed, but not requested. They also talk about the moments that make them proud to be Intimacy Coordinators!

    You can find us at @RomancingTheScreenPod, and email us RomancingTheScreenPod@gmail.com.

    Thank you for listening!

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    29 mins
  • Intimacy Directing and Intimacy Coordination, What's The Difference? - Episode 14
    May 8 2024

    We've talked about Intimacy Coordinators and Intimacy Directors, but where exactly do these jobs differ? Are they done by the same person? Does the experience for the actors and crew on set change?

    Today Rachel, Katherine, and Annie discuss when a scene requires Intimacy Direction, when it requires Intimacy Coordination, and if the process is different for each.

    You can find us @RomancingTheScreenPod, and email us at RomancingTheScreenPod@gmail.com.

    Thank you for listening!

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    42 mins