About christina Cicchelli Expertise if you are seeking information on how to break into the adult industry, how to use pornography to enhance your sex life, how to find pornography that turns you on, and also how to make a living as an adult performer - then I'm the lady to speak to!
Getting into the adult industry can be easy, but to survive in the industry and find the best direction for yourself in this field is essential. As a former porn actress, I understand the pitfalls and successes that the porn industry has to offer. Pornography is a business, one that is patronized by a majority of us - whether it's by downloading a piece of an adult movie or buying a book by Jenna Jameson. You, too, can become a part of this industry. But, avoiding the mistakes and scams will make it easier for you. Also, knowing the pay rate and how to successfully chart your career will help you stay focused while having fun on set.
For those not interested in getting into porn, you might want to consider how adult films can help your sex life. Maybe you're searching for the right type of smut to satisfy you and/or your lover for a night, or maybe you want to make a private movie of your own. Contact me for help and guidance.
PLEASE DON'T ASK ME ABOUT LEGALITIES, LICENSES, PERMITS, OR ABOUT WHAT YOU LEGALLY NEED TO START YOUR OWN PORN BUSINESS -- i will prove unhelpful. Sorry.
Experience Christina Cicchelli is a "Sexventurer" of sorts; she's spent over five years as a sex worker and has experience in a myriad of industries, including phone sex and professional domination. As a Mistress, she has worked in several NYC Dungeons and also visited devoted clients on an independent basis. As a phone sex operator, she maintained a large amount of callers who sought her guidance, creativity, and experience in fetish and role-play.
Christina is best known for her career as a porn actress. Under the non de plume, Simone Valentino, she's performed in a handful of films. She received an AVN nomination for “Best Actress” for her role in Afrodite Superstar and also won “Best New Starlet” at the Feminist Porn Awards in 2008 for her role in Audacia Ray's The Bi Apple.
Christina is a columnist for $pread Magazine and writes about all things fetish in own blog, A Fantastic Nightmare. She is also Betty Dodson and Carlin Ross’s resident Fetish Blogger on their sex-positive website (Dodsonandross.com) and coaches individuals and couples who seeking kinky inspiration in the bedroom.
Publications $pread Magazine
Dodsonandross.com
A Fantastic Nightmare (My personal blog)
Education/Credentials College of New Rochelle
Graduated May 2007
Degree: English
Awards and Honors 2007: "Best New Starlet" - Feminist Porn Awards
2008: "Best New Actress - AVN Nomination
Past/Present Clients Black Mirror Production
Femmes Productions
Waking Vixen
Porno Jim
Adult Film - How do i even start to get into the adult industry
Expert: christina Cicchelli - 9/9/2009
Question I am a 19 year old mother of 1 located in IL. I desperatly want to get into porn, i have since i turned 18. but i dont live in LA and at the moment i dont have to money to just up and move or even visit LA without knowing i have a job out there. How do i even start to pursue getting into the adult industry. i didnt really want to go through agencies or anything but i will if i have to. and i believe i have uneven breasts and dont have the money to get them fixed right now but i was told it wasnt tooo noticable, will that be an issue?
Thanks :)
Answer Hey Priscilla,
Thanks for getting in touch. I would approach the adult industry in small steps. You're young and you're a mother so not only do you have to care about your well-being but the well-being of your child. So, make sure to be very discriminating about the type of work you're getting into. Also consider the type of exposure you're comfortable with and if you can explain to your child the type of work you do if (and/or when) s/he asks. If you can proudly substantiate your choices and speak openly about your past and if you feel confident about your decisions, then go for it. If not, then try getting a 9-5.
Outline a business plan. What is your goal? What are your short-term and long-term plans? Write out all of the details. Include your child in this plan - how are your goals going to support the two of you? This is very important because the industry isn't set up to provide long-term options for you. You need to empower yourself in terms of yours needs for you and your child.
Anywho, since you're low on funds to travel to LA, I would start out as an exotic entertainer or sensual massage work (You can freelance and advertise yourself or work for a parlor). These are low-exposure jobs that are close to home and are flexible enough for you and your lifestyle. From there, save up your resources (hence the business plan).
Your breasts is a low-priority. If you can't really afford enough money to travel to LA, then you might not have enough for an augmentation. If you still want to perform in porn, then save some money for a one week trip to the West. Don't go there with the objective to perform; go there specifically for research. Visit production companies, try and get yourself onto a couple of shoots just to watch the performances, and attend events. Speak candidly with other performers and determine if it's best for you. Otherwise, if you go and find yourself not enjoying the experience and unprepared for a backup plan, then you're stuck.
