# How the New Intimacy Coordinator Contract is Good for the Whole Industry

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Podcast: [SAG-AFTRA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sag-aftra-205933)
Published: 2026-04-16T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

SAG-AFTRA's first collective bargaining agreement for intimacy coordinators took effect on Feb. 22, marking a watershed moment for a profession that didn't exist 15 years ago. The contract establishes industry-wide standards for the professionals who safeguard performers during intimate scenes. But what exactly does an intimacy coordinator do, and why does this agreement matter for every performer working today? We spoke with Alicia Rodis, Chair of the Intimacy Coordinator Negotiating Committee and a working IC whose credits include And Just Like That, The Gilded Age, and The Last Mrs. Parrish. Alicia discusses the critical protections now guaranteed under the agreement. She also addresses performer concerns about working with ICs and makes the case for why these professionals protect not just the performers in intimate scenes, but the entire crew. **The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply endorsement.

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