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Expert: - 1/21/2009


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Hello, Tim & Dawn here. married cpl living in Fl. wondering how to go about finding a company that can buy our own porn tape and walk us through the right way to produce more movies with other models. i no that they have to sign modeling release forms but what else do i need to know.

Thank you, Tim & Dawn

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Tim & Dawn,

Your best bet would be to try to distribute your tape yourself.  It will be difficult to find a producer/distributor that would be willing to invest in your film, absent some very compelling circumstances.

Producing and distributing your own films keeps you in control, and allows you to maintain your creative freedom.  If you want to learn how you can do this, and how to find models that you can film, I would strongly recommend you pick up the guide at www.theadultbusinessformula.com.  There are excellent and easy to follow steps contained there.

As I always advise anyone looking to get into this business, do NOT do so without getting qualified legal counsel.  There are FAR too many ways to get yourself in trouble (and FL has a recent history of prosecuting adult filmmakers).  If you'd like to chat further with me about this, feel free to contact me through my website at www.adultwebsitelawyer.com.

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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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