S.O.U.L. Festival 2021 Brochure - Souvenir Edition

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To u c h y Subject Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You (2020) was revolutionary in its exploration of sex and consent. But, as recent allegations against Noel Clarke demonstrate, behind the scenes, consent remains an issue. Step in Intimacy Coordinators like Joshua Okpala (This Is Going To Hurt, Anatomy of a Scandal) who nurture and facilitate the creation of intimate scenes…

I May Destroy You

How did you get involved in intimacy coordination? I had a conversation with my acting agent at New Wonder Management, who also represented Lizzy Talbot, the Director of the Intimacy for Stage and Screen organisation. I trained directly under Lizzy and became an ISS certified Intimacy Coordinator. >> 71


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