About
Laura...

Creative Intimacy provides professional intimacy coordination services for film, television, commercials and short-form content.

Founded by NFTS-qualified Intimacy Coordinator Laura Parkinson-Tuthill, Creative Intimacy combines extensive production knowledge with performer advocacy, safeguarding and consent-led practice.

With more than a decade of experience working within high-end television and feature film production, Laura understands the realities of modern sets and collaborates effectively with performers, directors, producers and production teams to facilitate intimate storytelling safely and professionally.

Laura Parkinson-Tuthill is an NFTS-qualified Level 1 Intimacy Coordinator and a former 1st/Floor 2nd Assistant Director with over 11 years of experience across film and television productions working her way through the ranks of the assistant director department.

Having worked on major productions throughout her career, Laura brings a practical understanding of production workflows while ensuring performer wellbeing remains at the centre of every process.

Her approach is built on:
   ●    Collaboration
   ●    Consent
   ●    Communication
   ●    Creativity
   ●    Professionalism

 

Laura works with performers, directors and producers to create environments where intimate content can be delivered confidently, respectfully and efficiently.

Intimacy Coordination
Professional support for all scenes involving:
   ●    Simulated sex
   ●    Implied Nudity
   ●    Partial nudity
   ●    Kissing
   ●    Physical intimacy
   ●    Sensitive content

• Child Birth

Performer Advocacy
Supporting performers through:
   ●    Consent discussions
   ●    Boundary setting
   ●    Scene negotiation
   ●    Ongoing communication

Production Support
Working alongside production teams to:
   ●    Prepare documentation
   ●    Facilitate rehearsals
   ●    Support directors
   ●    Assist AD teams
   ●    Maintain safeguarding standards

Closed Set Management
Providing guidance on:
   ●    Closed set procedures
   ●    Essential personnel requirements
   ●    Performer privacy
   ●    Confidentiality protocols

WHY WORK WITH LAURA & CREATIVE INTIMACY?
Production Experience
11+ years working in television and film production and more recently as a 1st AD
NFTS Qualified
Industry-recognised postgraduate training.
Performer-Focused
Consent-led and trauma-informed practice.
Collaborative
Supporting both creative vision and performer wellbeing.
Professional
Clear communication with cast, crew and production.

SELECTED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Prior to qualifying as an Intimacy Coordinator, Laura built extensive production experience as a 1st/Floor 2nd Assistant Director.

Notable productions include:

Prehistoric Planet

Speak No Evil

YOU S4
See How They Run

The Dark Crystal

The Crown

My Policeman
Breathe

Alongside numerous television dramas, features and independent productions.

WORKING PRINCIPLES
Consent First

All intimate content is built around informed and ongoing consent.

Performer Advocacy
Supporting performers throughout the process.
Creative Collaboration
Working with directors and creatives to realise storytelling objectives.
Professional Communication
Providing clear communication between departments.
Production Efficiency
Understanding the practical realities of modern productions.

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Laura is represented by Wizzo & Co.

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