PUBLIC SPEAKING

Harassment at Work:
How to Protect Female Professionals in the Film Industry

In May 2023, the #MarcheDuFilm of the #FestivalDeCannes, in collaboration with FIA Actors, UNI MEI, SAG-AFTRA, and SFA, proudly presented a groundbreaking conference series. This series delved into vital discussions about equality and safety for women in the film industry, shining a light on issues such as sexual harassment, workplace dignity, and the protection of film workers in scenes involving nudity and simulated intimacy.

Intimacy on Stage and Film- What can intimacy Coordinators teach us about Sex?

How does the portrayal of sex in the media affect our thoughts and attitudes towards sex? What stories are we looking at? Is it real? How do we talk about sex in the media? In this panel discussion, Lexi Koren- Artist, Sex Therapist and Intimacy Coach speaks with Megan Gilron - Intimacy Coordinator and Amanda Cutting - Intimacy Coordinator and Director to discuss these questions.

Filmed at the NYT Pleasure Festival in Oslo, Norway (November 2023)

The International Conference for Intimacy Coordination

The International Conference for Intimacy Coordination, hosted by BIK (the German Professional Association for Intimacy Coordination and Fight Choreography), graciously invited Megan to facilitate workshops and participate in panels and discussions on topics such as Modesty Garments, international guidelines and standards for intimacy coordination, and initiatives to promote transparency and accessibility in the field

To learn more about BIK and the conference: https://b-ik.art/

Modesty Garments and Intimacy Coordination is a workshop for actors, directors, and designers to learn about the specifically designed garments for modesty coverage and sensation barriers and their application protocols and use for scenes of implied intimacy scenes and nudity.

  • 30 minutes and time for Q&A

  • For the public (actors, directors, designers)

  • The Why and the How of Modesty Garments and Barriers

  • Show a variety of modesty garment  and barrier styles (sail, hammock, pasties, tape)

  • Different tech from several companies (The Modesty Shop- CA, Intimask- EU, Covvier- US)

  • Overview of the application and use of modesty garments and how an IC may support wardrobe and discuss with the actor and director what garment would be needed for different coverage/filming angles.