Kianosh (they/them) is a trained Intimacy Coordinator based in Central London, UK who has met all of the training requirements set by SAG-AFTRA to work as an Intimacy Coordinator.
Kianosh completed the SAG-AFTRA Accredited Training Programme with Principal Intimacy Professionals (Canada) *Phase One and Two. Prior to that, Kianosh did the Consent-Forward Artist Certificate with Intimacy Directors & Coordinators (IDC) and multiple workshops with Theatrical Intimacy Education and Intimacy Professionals Association. They have a LLB (Hons) Law degree from London, DBS certificate and is a Spotlight Actor.
Kianosh has Accredited Certificates in
Advanced First Aid
Anti-Bullying and Harassment
Anti-Racism
Bystander Intervention
Consent and Boundaries
Cultural Bias
Gender Identity
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)
Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Movement Coaching and Masking Techniques
Managing Mentally Healthy Teams – 6ft From The Spotlight
Managing and Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing – i-act
Mental Health First Aid, Adult and Youth – MHFA England / Mind in Haringey
As a multi-hyphenate artist from the global majority and having first hand understanding of the actors process allows Kianosh to support the directors vision whilst advocating for and adhering to the consent levels and boundaries of the actors. Their goal is to make sure actors are going into scenes feeling clear, informed and as comfortable as possible. Kianosh is present to mitigate risk for the actors, crew and production.