Adult Film/starting a site

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Expert: - 4/20/2008


Question
im wanting to start my own porn site. I'm a college student and the money would be nice to pay my tuition. I have been loaned $1,000 bucks to get started. What do I do now?
Thanks!

Answer
Well... what kind of site do you want to start?  Do you want to produce your own content?  Do you want to run an affiliate site for another content producer?  What sort of niche do you want to be in?

I'd strongly recommend you do your research first to see what sort of site you'd be most comfortable with.  Research the discussion boards on places like xbiz.com or ynot.com.  You may also want to spend a few bucks (less than $100) on picking up CD guides from places like rayscorner.com, which can give you some very good tips.

Lastly, you do NOT want to get into this business without getting good legal advice, which is invaluable due to the high risk involved.  You should, however, expect to pay more than $1,000 for comprehensive help.  Bottom line:  do you homework first before you start spending serious money on launching a site that won't pay off for you.

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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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