A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment: An Inside Look at a Movement

A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment is the first book that explores the evolution of intimacy coordinators, choreographers and directors in the performing arts, highlighting the history of their critical role in fostering safe(r) and respectful environments on set and in theaters.

Brooke M. Haney is the Editor of The Intimacy Coordinator’s Guidebook: Specialties for Stage and Screen and creator of The Actor’s Warm Down. They were one of the first 50 people in the world recognized by SAG/AFTRA on the registry of qualified intimacy coordinators. As an IC, Brooke has worked for CBS, NBC, HBO, FX, Amazon Prime, Paramount +, Peacock, Disney, Warner Brothers and on numerous films. They are a member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA and have their MFA in performance from the University of Central Florida.