Our latest Failed Films podcast features Dr. Allie Melendez, sex educator extraordinaire turned intimacy coordinator. After meeting Allie through Sunday Faire earlier this year when they hosted our film screening, we knew we had to get her on the show.Sunday Faire, founded in February 2023 by women and sex workers, creates vital space for the adult industry community with monthly events. Their mantra #playfaire perfectly captures their spirit – building community while advocating for better industry conditions. Failed Films was honored to screen at their PASS-certified benefit party, where our experimental shorts sparked conversations among industry professionals.In our conversation, Allie shares her journey from academia (she has a PhD in Human Sexuality!) to film sets, where she now ensures everyone from actors to crew members feels safe during intimate scenes. Her refreshing take on failure – viewing it as necessary evolution rather than catastrophe – resonates deeply with our ethos at Failed Films.