Sarah Bartholomew
Alicia was the voice I needed on-set.
She supported me through any discomforts I had. An Intimacy Coordinator is so so so so important for everyone involved, even for ‘short’ moments of intimacy. Boundaries are important. I don’t know what we were doing without ICs.
I’ve gotten to work with Alicia on three sets now and damn I’m so grateful for her expertise. She creates an incredibly safe environment and is simply amazing.
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Sarah Bartholomew, Actor, Flicker
Fernando Andrés
Our film wouldn’t have been possible without her.
Alicia is pioneering the screen intimacy world in Texas indie film. Our film wouldn’t have been possible without her and her hard work on our 22 (!!) intimate scenes.
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Fernando Andrés, Director, Three Headed Beast (Tribeca 2022)
JP and Dame
Alicia was a joy to have onset. She's a team player, a generous collaborator, & a brilliant mind.
She choreographed the intimacy sequences while honoring the worlds of the characters & the tones of the script, offering creative ideas that the team had not yet seen. Alicia gave the actors tools for energetic, physical & sexual boundaries. She championed their privacy, ensuring that the set was closed to all but the skeleton crew. She would check in with the well-being of the actors as they were immersed in character. We loved having Alicia on Honey & Milk and would recommend her to anyone!
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Jennifer Parkhill and Damian Quinn, Writers & Actors, Honey & Milk
Zachary Bayne Dyck
Working as a director with Alicia was so easy.
She is a wonderful person & watching her guide the performers through some pre-scene intimacy exercises made me feel very reassured during filming that everything was rehearsed & at the same time comfortable for both actors. Not only did she ensure the actors were comfortable & safe, she provided body language direction that supported our characters’ inner details & desires.
I would highly recommend having an Intimacy Coordinator on your sets, & Alicia Topolnycky brings the best energy & sincerity to the job.
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Zachary Bayne Dyck, Director, Flicker
Maria Forsythe
Alicia is a clear leader, a gracious interpreter, and just overall an awesome human to be around.
She made me and the talent feel so safe working together, and beautifully interpreted my creative vision into her work. I am more convinced than ever of just how important having an Intimacy Coordinator is.
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Maria Forsythe, Director of Photography, Touchy-Feely
Cody Shook
I will recommend Alicia for every future project I work on- she is truly the best!
Without Alicia’s patience, attention to detail, and genuine care for our cast in rehearsal and on set, this film would not be the same.
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Cody Shook, Actor, Three Headed Beast (Tribeca 2022)