This course is delivered by Haley Muraleedharan. Haley is a Leeds and London based Intimacy Coordinator working across the sector, with a specialism in scenes with young actors having completed a PhD dedicated to intimate scenes in educational and amateur dramatics contexts. She has collaborated with prominent clients including the BFI, BBC, Paramount+, ITV, Warner Brothers, Amazon MGM Studios, Sky and Film 4 across film, television, music videos, and commercials.
With a background in writing, HETV development, production and directing, Haley brings a well rounded perspective to Intimacy Coordination, emphasising its benefits for story and character while addressing the physical demands placed on actors.
Her commitment to excellence in the field led her to develop and lead the professional Intimacy Coordinator training at the National Film and Television School. She also works for Leeds Conservatoire, LAMDA and the London Contemporary Dance School.
Haley supports productions by choreographing intimate scenes, safeguarding actor wellbeing, and ensuring sets remain safe, comfortable and creatively empowering for all involved.