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Expert: - 9/1/2008


Question
Firstly I live in dc and know about the whole "not outside of CA" rule, but how do people know where you're shooting?

Secondly if I just want to shoot with friends, for now, what do I need in order to shoot? (forms, etc.)

Thank in advance!

Answer
Dro,

Well, law enforcement can find out where you're shooting if (a) people associated with your business make it known to law enforcement, or (b) law enforcement discover your content and deduce it was produced in their jurisdiction.  You can also become discovered if you are soliciting talent, and the solicitations attract law enforcement.

To produce content with friends, you should have two forms of picture identification, comprehensive model release forms, agreements with any production crew, and recordkeeping and labeling practices in order to comply with the 2257 Regulations.  Depending upon what you're looking to shoot, and how you want to distribute it, there may be other forms and considerations.  As I tell everyone looking to get into this business, it is crazy to do without legal guidance from a qualified lawyer.

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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.

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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

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XBiz World AVN Online

Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)

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