Trademarking Our Method: Setting a New Standard in Intimacy Consulting for Film & TV

At Messy Movement Lab®, we’re not just shaping the future of on-screen intimacy—we’ve established a trademarked methodology that sets a new industry standard. Developed by a Black queer femme, our work is the first of its kind, bridging movement-based intimacy practices with actor-centered education and creative direction.

This trademark isn’t just a legal milestone—it validates our expertise, protects our intellectual property, and cements our role as leaders in intimacy consulting.

Why We Call Ourselves Intimacy Consultants, Not Coordinators

The field of intimacy coordination has become increasingly inaccessible, with barriers to training, certification, and key industry relationships—especially for marginalized creatives. While coordinators focus primarily on compliance and logistics, we take a broader approach that begins with leadership education and extends through on-set creative execution.

Our work as Intimacy Consultants is about:

✅ Expanding Access & Representation – We challenge exclusivity in this field, ensuring a more inclusive, artist-first approach.

✅ Educating Leadership & Production – Unlike coordinators, we provide training for directors, producers, and writers, ensuring that intimacy is integrated ethically from pre-production to post.

✅ Protecting the Actor’s Body in the Work – We advocate for set safety practices that support both performance and well-being.

✅ Enhancing On-Screen Chemistry Through Creative Direction – Our movement-based expertise ensures that every intimate moment feels natural, intentional, and aligned with the story.

This holistic approach is what makes Messy Movement Lab’s methodology unique—and now, officially trademarked.

What Our Trademark Represents

Our trademark protects a comprehensive, movement-based methodology that includes:

• Sensual Dance & Dynamic Stretching for the Feminine Spectrum – A training method that empowers actors with embodied awareness, confidence, and fluidity in movement.

• Educational Programs for Leadership & Actors – Online courses and workshops that provide intimacy best practices, self-care strategies, and harm-reduction solutions for film & TV.

• A Standardized Approach to Intimacy Consulting – A legally recognized system for ensuring safe, ethical, and artistically compelling performances.

Why This Matters for the Industry

By trademarking our method, we’re not just protecting our work—we’re setting a precedent for how on-screen intimacy should be handled: with expertise, intention, and a deep respect for the performer’s experience.

For hiring managers and production teams, this means:

➡️ A Recognized Standard – Our trademarked methodology offers a proven framework for creating authentic, well-executed intimacy on screen.

➡️ Expert Guidance for Directors, Producers & Actors – We bring movement-based expertise and cultural competency to productions seeking to elevate their approach to intimacy.

➡️ A Commitment to Safety & Storytelling Excellence – Our approach ensures that intimate scenes are both ethical and compelling, balancing creative vision with performer agency.

Shaping the Future of On-Screen Intimacy

With this trademark, we’re not just solidifying our leadership in intimacy consulting—we’re creating real change in how the industry approaches intimacy, consent, and embodied storytelling.

At Messy Movement Lab, we believe that on-screen intimacy should be as intentional and well-crafted as any other aspect of performance. Our work ensures that it is.

For production teams looking to implement best practices in intimacy work, we’re here to set the standard. Let’s build a cinematic future where every intimate moment is handled with the care, expertise, and artistry it deserves.