Creating something vulnerable?
Hi, I’m Kyra.
I support intimacy in storytelling for film, television, and stage productions.
Berlin-based, practicing internationally.
About me
As an intimacy coordinator and director, I create safe, collaborative environments that enable authentic performances in scenes involving intimacy, nudity, and simulated sex.
Drawing from extensive and ongoing training in movement coaching, mental health first aid, and consent facilitation, I work closely with cast and crew to thoughtfully realize the director's vision while ensuring all participants feel supported and respected.
From pre-production consultation through to on-set coordination, I bring both expertise and sensitivity to help productions navigate intimate content with professionalism and care.
What is an intimacy professional?
A movement coach for scenes involving all kinds of intimacy
An advocate for mental and physical safety — for both performers and crew — in creating scenes of exposure and/or touch
A liaison and mediator between performers and production
How I can help
I support artistic movement that helps tell the story of intimacy you want. I help to create a supportive set that reduces risk for performers and production through consent and desexualization of the process. That can include:
Rehearsing and choreographing scenes involving kissing, consensual or non-consensual implied sexual acts, kink/BDSM, sexual devices (toys), simulated group sex, and other vulnerable scenes.
Consulting on modesty wear and barriers for scenes involving nudity (implied, partial or full) as well as prosthetics and pubic wigs.
Creating supporting documentation for riders between performers and production.
Upholding closed rehearsal/closed set protocols.
Supporting directors in capturing the story they want to tell.
Supporting performers in de-rolling from their characters.
Working with other departments such as wardrobe, hair & make-up, stunts, and stage management as needed for intimate scenes.
Assisting in conflict resolution and fostering a professional, collaborative environment.
Filmography
2025 Risse im Wasser (Short), Intimacy Coordinator - Director Kai Leopoldseder (Virimaris Film)
2025 Guck mich an (Short), Intimacy Coordinator — Director: Julia Roliz (UdK)
2025 Strays (Short), Intimacy Coordinator — Director Lisa Braun (BHT Abscluss)
2025 Nude (Short), Intimacy Coordinator - Director Marie Kühn (Independent)
2024 Sorbet auf Trümmern (Short), Intimacy Coordinator - Director Marie Kühn (Independent)
Get in Touch!
Have an upcoming production and need intimacy support? Not sure if you need someone but want to bounce ideas?
Reach out directly to discuss your upcoming production.
work@intimacyprofessional.eu
My training
Learning new skills, techniques and ways to collaborate is a lifelong practice. As part of this I’m continuing training with Principal Intimacy Professionals, CINTIMA, and Theatrical Intimacy Education.
Intimacy-specific training
2025
Hands-on Intimacy Choreography Techniques Intensive - Principal Intimacy Professionals (30-hour SAG-AFTRA certified training program)
2024
Intimacy and Comedy - Intimacy Professionals Association (2 hours)
Intimacy Coordination for Stage and Film - Principal Intimacy Professionals - (100 hour SAG-AFTRA certified training program)
Hands-on Intimacy Choreography Techniques Intensive - Principal Intimacy Professionals (30-hour SAG-AFTRA certified training program)
Intimacy Directors & Coordinators Consent-forward Artists Program - Certificate program (24 hours)
Additional training in kink/BDSM/Shibari practices - details available on request.
Supportive training
2026
Non-violent Communication Training - The Center for Nonviolent Communication (60 hours - in progress)
Understanding Kink, BDSM, and Fetish - A Comprehensive Introduction for Performance - CINTIMA (8 hours - in progress)
2024
Mental Health First Aid certification (8 hours)
2023
Bias and Awareness Gaps, Northpass Learning (2 hours)
2020
Bystander Intervention, with Hollaback (3 Hours)
General movement & acting training
2025
Alexander Technique/Unfold Method — Valentina Bordenave & team (14 hours)
2024
Laban Movement Intensive (refresher) - Michael Schott (24 hours)
2021-2022
Butoh — Tanzfabrik Berlin (40 hours)
2014
Kitayo Hiroyo movement technique — Kitayo Hiroyo (24 hours)
Butoh training intensive — Minako Seki (24 hours)
2007
Bulgarian Physical Puppetry Workshop — The Off Center, Austin, Texas (16 hours)
1992-1996
University of Iowa Theater Program — Studied with Trish Hawkins. Strasberg methods, Meisner Technique, improv, voice instruction, musical theater, movement for actors, modern dance