Pose: Directing Intimacy & Queer Love | Co-Creator Steven Canals

Two intimacy coordinators sit down with Pose co-creator Steven Canals to break down how the FX series directed intimacy, queer love, and its groundbreaking sex scenes.They discuss how the scene evolved from script to screen, the challenges of directing intimacy before the role of intimacy coordinator was fully established, and why portraying queer love with tenderness, not spectacle, mattered so deeply.In this episode:The collaborative process between director, actors, and intimacy coordinatorBalancing choreography with actor freedom and authenticityHow intimacy coordination has evolved over the past decadeWhy queer intimacy deserves the same emotional depth as any love storyThe importance of consent, vulnerability, and trust in intimate storytellingA filmmaker's lens on queer intimacyPlus, Steven shares behind-the-scenes stories from making POSE, reflects on the show's lasting cultural impact, and tells us exactly how he'd ruin his own scene if he had to.Scene discussed: POSE Season 2, Episode 8 ("Revelations"), approximately 3:38–5:47.Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsPOSE (Season 2, Episode 8: "Revelations") | Creators: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy | FX (2019)Hashtags#PoseFX #QueerTV #QueerIntimacy #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdownSupport the showConnect & Support the Show Watch video versions on Spotify and YouTube. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon to request scenes and unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Instagram & TikTok @FakingItThePod Website: FakingItThePod.com Theme Song: Faking It by Mike GoetzSubscribe & Review Never miss an episode — subscribe wherever you listen. Love the show? A 5-star rating helps other listeners find us.Stay real, Fakers.For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners.