AboutJim Boyd Expertise I have been involved with the Adult Entertainment Industry for 15 years as a Producer of Adult Films. I can answer questions related to every aspect of this business including Production, Post-production, and Casting. To date my company has produced 324 Adult Films and designed more than 8,000 Adult Websites for various clients. Our success in the Industry has achieved recognition if the form of two AVN awards and three F.A.M.E. award nominations.
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Experience
Experience in the area:
More than 15 years working in every aspect of the Adult Industry.
Education/Credentials:
BS in Business Administration, MA in Film/Production
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Honored recipient of two AVNs. Two time F.A.M.E. award nominee
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Expert: Jim Boyd Date: 4/25/2008 Subject: contracts
Question Hi Jim,
I'm curious as to the differences between the companies that operate legally in Cali. and those that operate illegally in other parts of the country. In particular with things like contracts. Obviously, those that operate legally in California can have a full contract listing everything expected of the talent, and everything (including payment) that the production company gives in return right? But it is the payment that is part of what makes it illegal in other states, so what do those producers do? surely they cannot simply not have contracts?
cheers mate,
-Blair
Answer Hello again Blair,
They do indeed have contracts. However, in reality, those contracts are NOT legally binding as neither party can enter into a legally binding contract to conduct any activity that is clearly ILLEGAL in a particular jurisdiction.
The only real purpose of the worthless contracts used by these guys is to create an illusion of legitimacy for those who simply do not know such activities are illegal in those states...specifically young females with dreams of Adult Stardom.
