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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| how to become a porn star | 2/9/2012 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: i am a 22 year old women.. ive always wanted to be a porn star.. from the first time i saw i porn i ... A: Adrian, It sounds like this is something that you have your mind made up about. I'm curious why you ... | ||
| complicated issue on legally operating | 2/9/2012 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: I am a resident of the state of Florida. I am looking to start a business where I can legally offer ... A: Ashlie, This is an enormously risky venture, and could easily be considered prostitution, ... | ||
| Adult film Lawyer | 2/7/2012 | Don Y |
| Q: I want to start an adult film company. I'm looking to distribute vids online. My wife and I are ... A: First of all thanks for your service You do not need to spend money on an attorney right now I ... | ||
| Porn Industry for men | 1/31/2012 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: I wanted to know where i could apply to become a male adult film actor. I am 19, i live in Los ... A: Omar, Getting into the porn business as a male is very difficult, and there is no place to "apply." ... | ||
| Scout Talent in PA | 1/26/2012 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: I am attempting to be a scout talent / pornstar agency in Philadlephia, PA, but I will NOT produce ... A: Thomas, Like many areas in adult entertainment law, it depends. I can't give specific legal advice ... | ||
| Porn, Joining the Porn Industry, Become a Porn Star | 1/22/2012 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: I am 18 years old.I live in Kolkata.I want to join in porn.What can I do for it? A: Shubha, So long as you are an adult female age 18+, you may apply with our Company at ... | ||
| Australian run website hosted in USA | 1/10/2012 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: I have a range of questions that that I would like to ask as follows, I am a resident of Australia ... A: Alvis, Thanks for your questions. Unfortunately, you are asking for specific legal advice which I ... | ||
| 2257 regulations and tubesites. | 1/8/2012 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: to have sex with me on film to upload to my own tubesite page. I do not plan on distibuting or ... A: Rob, Aside from 2257 concerns, your bigger problem is that your planned filming probably violates ... | ||
| Adult industry contacts | 1/5/2012 | Don Y |
| Q: We are a charter and yatch/catamaran company in South Africa, Mozambique and Madagascar, managed ... A: it would have to be cost effective and travel can get very expensive i would love to see more i put ... | ||
| Curious Cat (Wants to become a porn star) | 1/3/2012 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: Im interested in becoming a porn star.. i am going to Toronto but i normally live in victoria BC.. ... A: Foxsyn, It's beddie-bye time here in Porn Valley, so I've got to make this quick. However, here's ... | ||
| private pornographic/erotic production | 12/20/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: is making a private production of a bdsm scene where dildos are being used either by hand or on a ... A: Bob, You did not indicate in which jurisdiction you reside, and your state's prostitution and ... | ||
| making a porn movie with a porn star | 12/15/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: I am trying to film a porn scene with a porn actress. How do I go about finding the talent and what ... A: Pete, Thanks for your question. Adult film productions houses, both large & small (amateur) alike, ... | ||
| Indian girls are eligible for BDSM SEX?? | 11/29/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: So I want to know that Indian girls are allowed in bdsm porn or not because I want earn money and ... A: Shivani, The requirements to perform in a pornographic movie in the United States, legally, are as ... | ||
| Porn production or website | 11/26/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: I want to make money selling porn. I read that some companies pay up to $20 per minute. If I do not ... A: Victor, There are a number of issues and areas you would need to address. If you haven't already ... | ||
| Want to come out in adult film | 11/24/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: Hey i wanted to ask where can i apply and work as a adult film. Im a sexual girl love to get some ... A: I'm on my way back from Ontario right now with our newest model Ruby Stone. Happy Thanksgiving. To ... | ||
| Adult website in Canada | 11/22/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: I am looking at where to start for a adult website in Canada. I understand that I am legally ... A: There are a number of different laws in Canada applicable to pornography and adult content ... | ||
| I'm Latina, and I Would Like to Get Into Porn!! | 11/15/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: But I'm not looking for been a porn star. i just want to have the experience to do a porn video and ... A: Annie, Que onda, princessita? Thanks for your question. The porn industry is certainly not as ... | ||
| Legal question | 11/13/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: I have a quick question. This isn't exactly about the "adult entertainment" industry in the usual ... A: Chris, Your question will depend highly upon your particular jurisdiction, and the specific laws in ... | ||
| Get Into the Porn Business | 11/3/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: How do I get into the porn making business I really do feel I have a wonderful body for my age an ... A: Lisa, How's it going? Great question! In order to contact me, you must be a legal adult over the ... | ||
| casique | 10/26/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: My question is how can i be lucky to make a porn and get pay for that??? Is some thing i always ... A: Pedro, unfortunately the odds that you would be successful becoming a porn star are very low. There ... | ||
| Networking in the Porn Industry | 9/28/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: I am a soldier going on my final deployment overseas. Upon my return I am looking forward to ... A: Bobby, Assuming that you are a soldier in the United States Armed Forces, LicensedModels.com Model ... | ||
| Pandering and Prostitution | 9/27/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: In attemping to film/produce adult films in this state, under these laws, would I be subject to ... A: Bobby, I cannot provide legal advice in this forum. In any event, there is no way for me to answer ... | ||
| UK vistor work in US Adult industry | 9/23/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: My name is Claire and i would be interested in knowing whether it would be possible to work in the ... A: U.S. law requires any producers of sexually explicit conduct to obtain a United States-issued ... | ||
| amatuer porn | 9/20/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: I would like to start making and selling amatuer porn, straight and gay. where could I send it to ... A: Tim, I strongly recommend you first pick up <a ... | ||
| starting out in porn | 9/20/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: im from a small town in kentucky where lisa starxx is from. and im wanting to start in the porn ... A: Jessica, Thanks for your question. You must be 18 years or older to contact me, visit our website, ... | ||
| 2257 Compliance for Affiliate Base Sites | 9/18/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: What is a typical strategy for an affiliate site (does not produce any original content) to maintain ... A: Mary, Your issue is a very common one. Most affiliate programs do not comply with the 2257 ... | ||
| 2257 File Structure | 9/10/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: Although I have my compliance records being held at Pepper Law group (just started!) I know I must ... A: //www.2257sentry.com. We looking forward to working with you! For as long as 2257Sentry acts as ... | ||
| Porn Scenes - Length of Shoots | 9/10/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: How much time does it normally take to shoot each porn scene? What is the normal range of time and ... A: Moira, Thank you for your question. If you're in New York (my expert dashboard indicates that you ... | ||
| Couples Work in the Porn Industry | 9/7/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: .We are in a financial state and we have got to make serious $. How do we start ? Who do we contact ... A: Please understand that my dogmatic approach should not be construed as rudeness. (If I was trying to ... | ||
| Porn job | 9/7/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: I live in Toronto Canada and recently turned 22. I could do any type of porn but I would like to do ... A: Shawn, I'm not aware of any production companies in Toronto that cater to fetish content. Also, ... | ||
| Working in porn | 8/22/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: and well, I am looking for similar tips if you would be so kind. I should probably mention at this ... A: Amber, Thanks for your question. My best advice for getting involved in this industry is to ... | ||
| Re:Porn Laws | 8/20/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: Hey Dan I wanted to know if there is a website that list all of the states porn laws or a site that ... A: Nelson, Unfortunately, there are no such site because "porn laws" encompass numerous different ... | ||
| Starting a porn business | 8/19/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: In a earlier q&a you answered that california is the only state where it us legal to pay someone for ... A: Matt, I don't believe I've given an answer as you've described. When it comes to state legality of ... | ||
| Getting Started in Porn, Become a Porn Star, Locally | 8/18/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: I live in Omaha Ne and I would like to work in porn I have danced before and was good at it where ... A: Naomi, Thank you for your question. I've answered this question, in general, a few times before. ... | ||
| Re: Business Guide and Film Equipment | 8/16/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: Hey Dan I enjoy reading your post on the subject bout getting into the biz. You are always making ... A: Nelson, Simply go to http://www.informationlaw.com/ContactUs.htm and ask for the "Adult Guide." ... | ||
| HOUSE WIVES ARE ALLOWED IN PORN? | 8/13/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: mike sir i have done gangbang in real on my birthday party i have made sex with my servent and 7 ... A: Your love is also appreciated. :) If you are divorced, then (in my opinion) you are no longer a ... | ||
| Getting Started... In Porn | 8/6/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: my wife wants a job in porn. butdoesnt know how to get started. A: Howdy Ron, Thanks for your message. You have certainly come to the right person for this question! ... | ||
| Are married Indian women allowed to work in the porn industry or not? | 7/30/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: i am 22yrs old and want to act in porn i want to know that married indian women are allowed or not. ... A: In the legitimate United States porn industry, you must be 18 years old and legal to work in the ... | ||
| How to work in rough sex porn movie? | 7/29/2011 | Mike the Talent Manager |
| Q: sex and submission I have 1yrs expirence of acting in local film industry I am watching rough porn ... A: In order to work in the legitimate American porn industry, you must be at least 18 years old & legal ... | ||
| Making adult dvds | 7/28/2011 | Dan Pepper |
| Q: Can I make homemade DVDs hardcore in nature in va and sell if I have proper Id and signed release ... A: John, Like most issues in this industry, it depends. It depends upon the nature of your content, ... | ||
Dan Pepper
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Lawyer representing adult industry businesses and entertainers, and can answer questions related to:
How to start an adult film business or adult website LEGALLY.
What laws to be concerned about with getting into the adult entertainment industry.
What terms and conditions do you need on your adult website.
How to comply with 18 USC 2257 - the federal record keeping requirements.
What forms and agreements do you need for models and crew.
How to deal with copyright and trademark laws.
Before asking your question, I recommend visiting adultwebsitelawyer.com and requesting a copy of the Top 6 Considerations of Starting an Adult Entertainment Business. You may find your question answered there.
I ALSO DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM MALES INTERESTED IN STARRING IN ADULT FILMS.
Experience
I have been practicing law since 1994, and have represented numerous businesses and entertainers in the adult entertainment industry as the managing member of Pepper Law Group, LLC, at adultwebsitelawyer.com.
My firm also operates one of the industry's leading 2257 record keeping services for producers of adult content.
Organizations
Free Speech Coalition,
Frequent speaker at adult industry events including the Internext Expo and Exxxotica New York; interviewed in AVN Online; regular contributor to XBiz World
Publications
XBiz World
AVN Online
Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)
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