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Expert: - 7/1/2008


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I'm going to school for digital media and video production and I was wondering how do I go about getting into filming and producing porn because that's what I've always wanted to do. I want to know where are the best places to look for jobs in the industry and who talk to. Pretty much everything.

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If you're interested in working for a larger production house, then you'll want to look to companies based in the San Fernando Valley in California.  But your best bet is to research and understand how the industry works, who the players are, and how to make it.  For that, do your homework by checking out websites like xbiz.com and ynot.com.  This is a difficult business, and there are no shortcuts.  You can make a lot of connections working the discussion boards on these sites, and make some invaluable inroads.  Good luck.

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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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