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Expert: - 9/1/2008


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Good Morning,  My questions is i live in Phoenix Arizona ..from what I've been told this is a very (unfriendly)place to film adult content ..is this true ? If so is it legal for me to bring my talent to California to film ? of course I'd be editing here in Arizona.  Also a side note if you don't mind I've signed up to take a class on adult film production in Tampa Florida with a gentleman by the name A.J Campretto..have you hear of this person ? if so will this training be a help to get started ?  

Thanks so much !!   : )
James
Phoenix Arizona

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Arizona has not been known as one of the "friendlier" places to produce adult content, but there are certainly ways to minimize your risks.  Many of my clients elect to bring talent to CA to shoot, which is generally an excellent idea.

I don't know anyone who has personally taken A.J. Camparetto's class, but I have seen some posts by others on some adult industry boards discussing it.  I believe if you do some searching on xbiz.com and ynot.com you can find them.  Since I have no personal knowledge about his class, I cannot comment on it.

In general, I recommend getting legal advice for your specific and particular situation.

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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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