Katie Groves
Katie Groves has a background that is a unique blend of movement, psychology, and performance.
Her foundation lies in performance and movement, honed through her University of Pretoria training with a focus on Laban and Bartenieff processes, as well as her majoring in Musical Theatre choreography in her final undergraduate year. This expertise in body language allows her to create clear and safe choreography for intimate scenes. Her honors in digital media, with a focus on screendance, adds another layer of understanding - the interplay between performer and camera in these vulnerable moments.
Katie's passion goes beyond technical knowledge. Her undergraduate degree in psychology and experience as an agent has continued to nurture a strong sense of advocacy.
She understands the performer's perspective, having been one herself since 2021. This empathy fuels her dedication to creating a safe and empowering space for actors during intimate scenes.
Katie's ongoing master's research, specializing in navigating intimate content for actresses, further demonstrates her commitment to pushing boundaries and advocating for performer well-being.
Bohang Moeko - Actor - Tropic of Love
"THANK YOU so much for your amazing work. For being there for us, and being so helpful and caring. Couldn't have done it without you. You're amazing at what you do. Looking forward to working with you again.
I am comfortable and confident with how everything went... But I'm honestly happy and grateful you were there."
Tendaiishe Chitima - Actor - Little Africa - The Secret
"I have been working in the film and TV industry as an actress for over a decade. When Katie Groves worked with us to coordinate our intimacy scene, it was the safest I've ever felt as an actor.
One thing that Katie taught us was that as actors, we didn't have to do anything that would have us leave set traumatised or triggered by our performances. Learning and respecting each other's boundaries was prioritised in an interactive and collaborative way.
What could have been stressful, turned out to be a relaxed and wholesome experience.
This was my first time working with an intimacy coordinator and I wouldn't have it any other way moving forward!"
Katie Grove's CV
KATIE GROVE'S INTIMACY COORDINATION CREDITS
2025 - In Production/Post Production
Intimacy Coordinator - SMOKE AND MIRRORS - The Final Chapter
Intimacy Coordinator - INIMBA - The Milton Empire - Dir: Lufuno Nekhambambe
2024 - In Post/Released
Intimacy Coordinator - 180° - Quizzical Pictures - Dir: Alex Yazbek
Intimacy Coordinator - MPONDOLAND - Origins Pictures - Dir: Nthabiseng Mokoena
Intimacy Coordinator - LEVELS - The Ntintili Factory - Dirs: PJ/ Fikile Mogodi
Intimacy Coordinator - MAMAZALA - Sorele Media - Dir: Stephina Zwane
Intimacy Coordinator - NIGHTSHIFT - Fifth Floor Films - Dir: Jasyn Howes
Intimacy Coordinator - BAD INFLUENCER - Gambit Films - Dir: Keitumetse Qhali
Intimacy Coordinator - INDLU YENKOMO - Sisanda Henna Productions - Dirs: Khulekani Mayisa & Thozama Busakwe
Intimacy Coordinator - THE TICKING CLOCK - AFDA - Dir: Naledi Galane
Intimacy Coordinator - BABY MAMAS - Sorele Media - Dir: Stephina Zwane
Intimacy Coordinator - THE SECRET - Sisanda Henna Productions - Dir: Raihannah Sayed
Intimacy Coordinator - THE LETTER - Sisanda Henna Productions - Dirs: Lesego Motlana & Wadeline McKuur
Intimacy Coordinator - MEMBERS ONLY - Sisanda Henna Productions - Dir: Mangatsila Hlaise
Intimacy Coordinator - EMPINI - Clive Morris Productions - Dir: Menga Nthlabathi
Intimacy Coordinator - TROPIC OF LOVE - The Final Chapter/Ofentse Mwase Films - Dir: Lisakhanya Nodada
Co. Intimacy Coordinator -SABBATICAL - Diprente - Dir: Karabo Lediga
2nd Intimacy Coordinator - UNLANJULULO - Kude Media/Akka Films - Dir: Zamo Mkhwanazi
Intimacy Director - KA LEDBITSO LA MOYA - National Arts Festival/State Theatre/Bonono Kreativez - Dir: MoMo Matsunyane
2023
Intimacy Coordinator - S'PHIWO - Penguin Films - Dir: Nthabiseng Mokoena - Eps. 4 & 8