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Expert: - 12/5/2008


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I would like to make a good quality porn movie. And sell either the edited or all the raw material on. How do i go about it. Instead of setting up my own website. Is there any people out there that would deal with this kind of thing

Answer
It sounds like you want to be a content provider/licensor.  In most cases, if done right, it can be more lucrative than setting up a standard pay site.  Your challenge is you'd really need to create more than one just film - to remain viable, you'd need create videos/photos on a regular basis to keep your content fresh.  This way it's easier to have repeat business and regular $$ coming in.

If you want an example of who does this well, check out www.paulmarkham.com.

Remember, there's a lot to doing that sort of business profitably and legally.  Contact me through www.adultwebsitelawyer.com if you'd like more info.

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Dan Pepper

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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 2257Sentry, one of the industry's leading 18 USC 2257 custodian 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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