Biography

Sam is a certified, SAG-Aftra accredited and Bectu IC Registry Level 2 intimacy coordinator based in the UK and able to support productions internationally across the UK, EU, The Balkans and Australia. She facilitates for positive creative risk and efficiency on scenes involving all forms of intimacy, nudity, sexual storytelling, LGTBIQA+ themes, simulated non-consensual touch and sexual violence, alongside hyper-exposed and sensitive scope content. Since her initial training in 2019 with Ita O'Brien (IOS), Sam certified as IC and trainer through Safe Sets Intimacy Coordinators, (SA/UK) under direct mentorship with Kate Lush. She provides all risk mitigation documentation, alongside choreography by request, in order to support producer responsibilities, showrunner and director's creative vision, actor advocacy and secure working environments for all cast and crew. As a certified Behaviour and Recovery Coach, Sam brings an applied trauma informed approach to navigating particularly sensitive material for cast and crew wellbeing, as part of her IC practitioner focus. Her attention to detail and expansive knowledge of embodied actor approaches to performance, contribute a practical and creative foundation to exploring exciting, risky and dynamic intimate storytelling with actors and directors.
- IMDb mini biography by: Samantha Murray

Sam is a certified, SAG-Aftra accredited and Bectu IC Registry Level 2 intimacy coordinator and YPS (Young Performer Support specialist) based in the UK and able to support productions internationally across the UK, EU, The Balkans and Australia. She facilitates for positive creative risk and efficiency on scenes involving intimacy, nudity, sexual storytelling, simulated non-consensual touch and sexual violence, alongside hyper-exposed and sensitive scope content. She provides all risk mitigation documentation and choreography by request, supporting producer risk responsibilities, creative vision for showrunners and directors, actor advocacy and secure working environments for all cast and crew. Sam is also qualified as a YPS. This role offers extensive creative and safeguarding support for young performers and minors across all sensitive and heightened emotional scenes requiring extra scope for creative consent. As a certified Behaviour and Recovery Coach, Sam brings an authentic applied trauma informed approach to navigating particularly sensitive material for cast and crew wellbeing. Her attention to detail and expansive knowledge of embodied actor approaches to performance, contribute a practical and creative foundation to exploring exciting, risky and dynamic intimate storytelling with actors and directors. A former child actor herself, Sam certified as an IC and trainer, following her initial training in 2019 with Ita O'Brien (IOS), through Safe Sets Intimacy Coordinators (SA/UK) under direct mentorship with Kate Lush.
- IMDb mini biography by: Samantha Murray