Pia is a SAG-AFTRA registered and Bectu level 2 Intimacy Coordinator based in London. Originally from Finland, she is recognised as one of the first Intimacy Coordinators to work across Europe in film, TV, theatre, and commercials. In recognition of her contribution to fostering a safer film industry, Pia received Filmiaura’s “Deed of the Year Award” at the 2023 Finnish Film Awards.
Her TV credits include Apple TV’s Ted Lasso (S3), The Diplomat for Netflix and Romantic Getaway (S1) for Sky Studios. Pia’s feature credits include, What Remains featuring Stellan Skarsgård, Girl Picture directed by Alli Haapasalo and Tove directed by Zaida Bergroth.
Pia also works as an acting coach and has taught at leading drama conservatoires, including East 15, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and the Theatre Academy in Helsinki. She is Co-Founder and IC Trainer at Nordic Intimacy Coordinators (NIC), where she trains the next generation of Intimacy Coordinators.
Deed of the Year Award from Filmiaura at the Finnish Film Awards 2023.
THE BOY NEXT DOOR (Season 1)
Prod. Aamu Film Company / YLE
Dir. Hannaleena Hauru
THE DIPLOMAT (Season 1 Ep 5-6)
Prod. Jammy Pictures / Netflix
Dir. Liza Johnson
Cast: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell and Rory Kinnear
Winner: TV Program of the Year – AFI Awards, USA
Winner: Best Television Series – Women Film Critics Circle Awards
Winner: Supporting Actress Award for Television – Critics Choice Awards
Nomination: Outstanding Drama Series – Primetime Emmy Awards
Nomination: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Primetime Emmy Awards
Nomination: Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama – Golden Globes, USA
Nomination: Best Television Series – Drama – Golden Globes, USA
ROMANTIC GETAWAY (Season 1)
Prod. Ranga Bee / Sky Studios
Dir. Shaun Wilson
Cast: Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and Johnny Vegas
TED LASSO (Season 3 Ep 6)
Prod. Shoe Bucket Ltd / Apple / Warner Bros.
Dir. Matt Lipsey
Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham and Brendan Hunt
Winner: Best Comedy Series – Critic’s Choice Awards
Winner: Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Critic’s Choice Awards
Winner: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Critic’s Choice Awards
Winner: Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Critic’s Choice Awards
Winner: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy – Golden Globes, USA
Nomination: Outstanding Comedy Series – Primetime Emmy Awards
Nomination: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Primetime Emmy Awards
Nomination: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series – Primetime Emmy Awards
Nomination: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Primetime Emmy Awards
THE GALLOWS POLE (Intimacy Consultant – Season 1)
Prod. Element Pictures / BBC
Dir. Shane Meadows
WHAT REMAINS (Feature)
Prod. Fake Action Truth / FFS
Dir. Ran Huang
LAPLAND ODYSSEY 4 (Intimacy Consultant – Feature)
Prod. Yellow Film & TV
Dir. Juha Wuolijoki
THE CHELSEA COWBOY (Feature)
Prod. Dark Dreams Entertainment
Dir. Ben Cookson
GIRL PICTURE (Feature)
Prod. Citizen Jane Productions
Dir. Alli Haapasalo
Winner: Best Film – Jussi Awards
Winner: Best Screenplay – Jussi Awards
Winner: Best Editing – Jussi Awards
Winner: Star of the Screen – Jussi Awards
Winner: Outstanding Performance in an International Narrative Feature – L.A. Outfest
Winner: World Cinema – Dramatic – Sundance Film Festival
Nomination: Best Costume – Jussi Awards
Nomination: Best Newcomer – Jussi Awards
Nomination: Best Direction – Jussi Awards
Nomination: Best Leading Role – Jussi Awards
Nomination: Best Cinematography – Jussi Awards
Nomination: Best Film – Berlin International Film Festival
Nomination: Best Feature Film – Berlin International Film Festival
Nomination: World Cinema – Dramatic – Sundance Film Festival
YELLOW SULPHUR SKY (Feature)
Prod. Solar Films Inc
Dir. Claes Olsson
TOVE (Feature)
Prod. Helsinki Filmi
Dir. Zaida Bergroth
Winner: Best Film – Jussi Awards
Winner: Best Direction – Jussi Awards
Winner: Best Cinematography – Jussi Awards
Winner: Best Leading Actress – Jussi Awards
Winner: Best Production Design – Jussi Awards
Winner: Best Costume Design – Jussi Awards
Winner: Best Make Up Design – Jussi Awards
Winner: Sven Nykvist Cinematography Award – Göteborg Film Festival
Nomination: Best Supporting Actor – Jussi Awards
Nomination: Best Screenplay – Jussi Awards
Nomination: Best Music – Jussi Awards
Nomination: Best International Film – Munich Film Festival
Nomination: Best Nordic Film – Göteborg Film Festival
DIRTIER DISHES
Prod. Guildhall School GSMD
Dir. Helen Iley
THE CLOPEN
Prod. Guildhall School GSMD
Dir. Helen Iley
WALKING SHADOWS
Prod. Guildhall School GSMD
Dir. Helen Iley
IMMODEST
Prod. Fracassantes Productions
Dir. Robyn Faye
Top 8 at Straight8 2025
Ben Madgwick: Specsavers: Audiology
Giulio Bertelli: Guerra Olimpica: Go Tundra (as Intimacy Consultant)
Nick Davies: Vodafone: Cool, Calm, Connected
Christof Loy: Salome: Finnish National – Opera & Ballet (Intimacy Consultant)
Jarno Kuosa: Tillsammans (Together) – Wasa Teater (Intimacy Director)
Robyn Faye: Hamlet, A 70’s Tragedy – Bush Theatre
