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Expert: - 4/21/2008


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my girlfriend and i would love to make porn movies, but we cant drive or fly to calf. is there any porn ind. in pa.  we are from lehighton , pa. 18235  my girlfriend is very SEXY , but will only have sex with me in movies, how do we get into  the porn ind ?  thank you  Mike & Missy

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Porn videos are produced in nearly every state in the country.  If the two of are exclusive to each other regarding sex scenes, your best bet is to launch your own adult business and shoot your own content.

It is true that the only laws that explicitly permit the production of adult content are in California; that is not to say, however, that it is per se ILLEGAL in other states.  The trick is to not run afoul of obscenity, pandering, prostitution, and similar laws.

If you do want to start your own adult film business, your next questions should be what type of content you want to shoot (you should have a hook or a niche to be successful), how you want to distribute it (via a website?), and if you have the money to pay for it (if you want to do it right, legally, and successfully, it's gonna cost a few bucks).

If you have answers to these questions, I can try to help steer you in the right direction.

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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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