AboutDan Pepper Expertise 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.
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.
Question Hi, I want to start a adult film production company in portland, OR. What the step to take? Coul you explain it by step by step. I want a organised production company like "reality kings". Thanx for your help.
Answer There are a number of issues and areas you should address. If you haven't already done so, you should start by forming a business entity that will protect your personal assets. The type of entity, and the jurisdiction in which to form it, will depend upon various factors about your personal situation.
Regarding documentation and other requirements, you'd need to consider:
1. Model release agreements for your talent
2. A content license agreement, if you are licensing your content to affiliates or other third parties.
3. Compliance with the federal record keeping requirements, commonly referred to as the "2257" regulations.
Depending upon how you plan on recruiting your talent, you'll need to ensure that you do so legally, so as not to violate applicable pandering or solicitation of prostitution laws. I have addressed in this forum numerous times about the legalities of producing adult content outside of California. Do a brief search for that info.
You did not indicate whether or not you plan on distributing or hosting your content online, but if so you'll need to consider:
1. Website terms and conditions, as well as a privacy policy
2. Traffic referral programs terms for any affiliates
3. Acceptable use policies for bulk mail for any affiliates
4. Appropriate 2257 notice(s).
This is just a broad outline - there may be other requirements your particular operation may require. Other matters like copyright and trademark protection, and other corporate governance matters have not been discussed.
It would be foolish to enter this business without retaining a qualified lawyer that can assist you with these matters. Getting it wrong can mean thousands of dollars in fines as well as jail time.
