Samantha J. McDonald

Intimacy Coordinator (TV/Film)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Contact: SJMcD.Intimacy@gmail.com

Samantha is a physical storyteller located in Atlanta and currently working in the Southeast region. Throughout her career she has utilized movement in storytelling on stage and for tv/film through such titles as; Intimacy Coordinator, SAG-AFTRA Stunt Performer, Actor, Director, Fight Director, movement coach, writer, fight choreographer, teaching artist. Her work has taken her all around the US as she has honed her skills and abilities. 

As an advocate for performers' safety, and for safety on sets, Samantha has been proud to join the ranks of Intimacy Directors International as a Certified Intimacy Coordinator. Samantha will continue to promote safe practices on sets as she believes going home at the end of the night feeling good about the work you did should be a priority, not a luxury. Samantha is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors, she was a founding member of The Suitcase Shakespeare Company in Chicago, and a founding member/creator of the two woman sword fighting act The Steele Sisters. She has a BA in Musical Theater Performance and a Directing minor from Columbia College Chicago. To see her mostly up to date tv/film credits please check out her imdb page. imdb.me/samanthajmcdonald