ReelTalk EP25-The Art of Intimacy

In this conversation, Tess Dinerstein examines what it takes to create intimate scenes for vertical dramas. Joined by intimacy coordinator Olivia Ku, she discusses the planning behind physical moments on screen and the practical choices that help performers approach them with clarity. The discussion focuses on the tension between bold romantic storytelling and personal limits. Tess reflects on what gives her confidence in demanding roles, while the conversation considers boundaries, trust, safety, and consent as part of the creative process. Rather than treating intimacy as spontaneous, the episode presents it as carefully arranged work involving communication and coordination. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how romance stories are shaped, with Tess and Olivia Ku addressing both the performer’s experience and the coordinator’s role in making these scenes workable.