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Writer, producer and actor Michaela Cole recently paid tribute to the work of Ita O'Brien, who was the intimacy co-ordinator on the production of I May Destroy You, when accepting a Best Actress award. Ita O'Brien believes her role has been a game changer for the industry. She explains how she comes into a production to prepare actors and crew when scenes involving intimact contact are required. She says her role encourages discussion and an understanding of the emotional impact of playing and filming such scenes, and results in a climate of 'trust and awareness'. "I'm taking away that mismatch of power so that everyone comes on set being listened to and heard, and so everyone can work to the top of their game." Photo: Writer, producer and actor Michaela Cole, who paid tribute to Ita O'Brien's work as intimacy co-ordinator when accepting an award Credit: Getty Images