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Hi,

I have a question on how to start a porn company? I have what i need girls, guys,camera crew, and the most important thing money. But we are young college students trying to make our own production and we just kind of needed some tips from someone who knows how it all starts. We never been in a porn, we just came up with this idea. What are the laws and some good website to give us an advice? I really need your help.

Kind Regards,

Milena  

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Milena,

This is a very broad question since there are numerous considerations and issues.  You may want to start by visiting my website at www.adultwebsitelawyer.com and requesting a free adult entertainment guide that can answer a lot of your initial questions.  You may also want to visit some of the industry websites like xbiz.com, ynot.com, and cozycampus.com, which can provide a lot of good information.

As I tell everyone looking to get into this business, it is crazy not to do so without a qualified lawyer experienced in this area assisting you every step of the way - there are just far too many risks and ways to get yourself into some serious trouble.  Laws regarding prostitution and obscenity are extremely key to understand.  I'd be happy to discuss specifics with you further - feel free to contact me through my website.

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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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