Directors UK, the professional guild for screen directors, has launched guidelines for “directing nudity & simulated sex” to prevent unprofessional conduct in film and TV.

Described by the guild as the “first of their kind in the U.K.,” the new “guidelines are born of the need to set clear and shared professional expectations that apply to everyone involved in making sensitive content, with the aim that they will become standard working practice within the industry,” said Directors UK.

The guidelines were conceived in consultation with Directors UK members, as well as directors, industry bodies and with professionals from across different fields to provide best practice for everyone involved — from filmmakers to producers, writers, performers, casting directors, wardrobe and makeup, agents and intimacy coordinators.

It encompasses rehearsal techniques and directing scenes of sexual violence, as well as planning shots so they respect individual contract clauses, and knowing how to address challenges that occur on set.
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