PIP’s Launchpad Training Program

Phase One: Online Course
January 2027

Applications open November 1st, 2026!

The Program

Phase One: Online Course (Hybrid Pilot 2027)

  • 16 online sessions 1-2 times a week plus home study, totaling approximately 65 hours

    • This hybrid course will have recorded classes and live online sessions.

Phase Two: Launchpad In-Person Intensive

  • In-person workshop over the course of a weekend covering choreography, modesty garment application, case studies & scenarios, totaling 24 hours of in-person instruction

  • Workshops scheduled for the end of Phase One

Phase Three: PIP’s Mentorship Program

  • In-person shadowing + mentorship for a minimum of 30 days of practical on-set work, approximately 6 months

Phase Four: Lift Off!

  • Review & Certification

Phase One:

Phase One of the Launchpad is a foundational online course for folks interested in becoming an Intimacy Professional for film, television, and/or theatre. Phase One is a prerequisite for Phases 2, 3, and 4.

Topics Phase One covers:

  • Union policies and best practices for film and theatre

  • Power dynamics, production roles, and communication on set

  • Choreography*

    • *introductory; choreo is the primary focus of Phase Two

  • Kit preparation, modesty wear overview

  • Paperwork, prep, contracts, and riders

  • Mental Health First Aid applications

  • Sex education basics

  • Unique protocols

  • Case studies

  • and more!

Investment:

  • Applicants will be invited to indicate a financial contribution and any interest in Energy Exchange opportunities as part of the application process. Phase One is valued at approximately $4,500 CAD, and we encourage applicants to consider a contribution that is both sustainable for them and reflective of their commitment to the program.

  • Your proposed financial contribution is not considered when evaluating your eligibility for acceptance into the program.

  • Grant letters are available upon request with advance notice.

Our program is accredited by SAG-AFTRA, meaning our curriculum has been reviewed and approved based on SAG-AFTRA’s accreditation requirements. A syllabus will be shared with all participants before their Phase One cohort launches.

Applications Not Open Until November

DEADLINE: TBD

Please read the application instructions carefully, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need assistance.

Quick Links

  1. Launchpad Onboarding Form

  2. Launchpad File Upload Form

  3. Launchpad Third Party Reference Form

Application Requirements

  • Complete the Launchpad Onboarding Form.

    • The form will ask you for contact information, accessibility needs, cohort preference, and what financial and/or energy investment you can offer for the training.

  • Upload your application materials to the Launchpad File Upload Form:

    • A cover letter (2 pages max) or a video/audio clip (3 mins max) describing who you are, your learning/work journey thus far, your overall goals, and why you’d like to pursue training with PIP

    • An updated PDF of your CV/resume that includes any relevant work experience and training

      • CV/resume needs to demonstrate at least 5 years of experience working/learning in film/TV or theatre in any role

    • A PDF/image of Mental Health First Aid certification (or enrolment with completion before cohort start date)

    • A signed NDA, which would be applicable for all Launchpad offerings.

    • 1-2 reference letters; alternatively, applicants can forward the Launchpad Third Party Reference Form to their references to complete.

Program Information

  • Phase One alone will not certify an individual to be an intimacy coordinator and/or intimacy director. Folks interested in becoming fully certified with PIP will need to complete all four phases of the program (listed above).

  • This application is for Phase One only; Phase Two will have a separate onboarding process for Phase One participants.

  • This round of Phase One is a hybrid of recorded material and live online sessions. The course is paced to cover two sessions a week. Specific dates for live sessions will be shared ahead of time. There will be live sessions to discuss recorded content throughout the course.

  • Participants will need to have a reliable internet connection; classes and content will be shared via G-Suite (Meet, Classroom, Drive)

  • Live sessions will be recorded in the event a student cannot attend class in person; however, live attendance is expected for at least 70% of the sessions. All home study assignments must be submitted within one week of the last session for a letter of completion.

Contact Us

This program is accredited by SAG-AFTRA

Completed Phase One Cohorts

Big Bang (2019-2020), Pilots (2021), Novas (2022), Comets (2023), Starbursts (2023), Aurora (2024), Eclipse (2024), Nebulosa (2026)