Meet 10 is an equity stream that connects systemically excluded career seekers in B.C. to experienced industry. Creative Pathways™ recently held its last Meet 10 session of the 2024/25 Season on March 5, 2025 featuring Aryn Mott, Intimacy Coordinator (IC) and Mental Health Coordinator (MHC).
While Intimacy and Mental Health Coordinator roles are newer in the motion picture industry, they are increasingly recognized for their critical purpose in facilitating safe and supportive sets. Intimacy Coordinators advocate, choreograph, and serve as liaisons between performers and production for intimacy and hyper-exposed scenes. Mental Health Coordinators provide psychological support, monitor mental health impacts, and establish protocols to support the cast and crew manage emotional fallout during intense scenes and content.
There are a growing number of resources available for those curious to discover, train, connect and learn more about how to start in these career pathways such as:
- SAG-AFTRA Training Program Accreditation List (Canadian providers included)
- Association of Mental Health Coordinators (MHC)
Thank you to our attendees and Aryn for such an insightful evening and extend our gratitude to our featured guest speakers this past year:
- Allisa Swanson, Costume Designer
- Cheryl Marion, Production Designer
- Eli Haligua, Sound Design & Re-Recording Mixer
- Production Assistant Social panelists Ahmed Sedat, Tawni Duhamel and Valere Hart
- Aryn Mott, Intimacy Coordinator and Mental Health Coordinator
In their own words from our participants:
Allisa Swanson, Costume Designer:
“I loved how freely and openly Allisa Swanson spoke. It was really helpful and very heartwarming to see that she cared so much to help us by sharing as much information as possible.”
Cheryl Marion, Production Designer:
“I loved how we chatted about different levels of production and how prepared the presentation was. It was really interesting to see how many departments are required for certain scenes and how closely the art department works with the camera, grip, greens and construction departments.”
Production Assistant Social:
“I really enjoyed hearing from experienced professionals who are working in the industry as well as meeting other people at my own level and making connections!”
“I really enjoyed the panel portion and getting to hear each person’s history and path into the film industry.”
Aryn Mott, Intimacy Coordinator and Mental Health Coordinator:
“I enjoyed learning about the different tools the most. I think I took about three pages of notes.”
Meet 10 is a series of online equity stream meetings that build relationships between career-seekers and industry experts. Join Creative Pathways™ for another season of Meet 10 in 2025/26.
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