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Hi Dan,

I'm a BBW (4' 7" tall, 195 pounds) I live in Anaheim, CA.  I'm considering doing some scenes in an amature adult film, but I have no idea what to charge.  They asked me for my rates and my limits and said that I would get paid depending on what types of scenes I am willing to do.  

I went to the websites you have given to others in this forum and some of them are no longer in operation and I couldn't find answers on the other sites.  

How much does a beginner usually get paid for certain scenes?  Are there other ways to get paid besides being paid per scene?  And how do I spot scam artists from legitimate companies?  

Thank you for any advice you can give me.  I really appreciate your time.  

Angela

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Angela,

You may want to take a look at www.fatindustry.com.  I haven't personally worked with them, but they are worth checking out.  Talent typically gets paid a flat fee per video or scene.  The rate varies depending upon the type of scene you're performing.  I also recommend you have an attorney review whatever agreement a production company provides you to ensure you are protected adequately.

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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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