Yehuda Duenyas
Intimacy Coordinator, Cintima Intimacy Artists

yehuda Duenya (He/They)

With 15+ years of industry experience, both above and below the line, Yehuda Duenyas (He/They) provides Intimacy Coordination and guidance for Film, Television, and New Media, ensuring strict compliance with industry protocols while balancing safety and creativity. As effective department heads, they offer seamless integration from pre-production to wrap, fostering performer consent and delivering authentic, emotionally resonant scenes that support and enhance the creative vision. As a SAG-AFTRA-accredited Intimacy Coordination trainer, Yehuda co-runs CINTIMA.CO, a pioneering training program tailored for marginalized identities entering the field. Yehuda is also a Primetime Emmy-winning trans-disciplinary artist working at the intersections of Intimacy, Experiential Design, Performance, Film, and Sound. Since starting their Intimacy practice in NYC’s vibrant performance scene in 2007, they have expertly navigated the complexities of intimacy in storytelling, with a strong commitment to LGBTQIA+ representation.