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Hey Dan, read a bunch of your answer and u seem like u are a very knowledgeable guy. So heres my question, i am interested in getting into adult filming. I would like to film/edit adult video. Just any advice on how to get started, what to do would be awesome. Thank you in advance.

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Brian,

Do you mean getting hired by an existing production company, or are you talking about forming your own business?  Two very different questions with very different answers.

Getting hired by an existing production company means networking with the existing players in the business, which means spending time in the L.A. area.  The industry is pretty close knit, so who you know is everything.

Starting your own production company is a much different undertaking obviously, so is that the angle you wish to pursue?

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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

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XBiz World AVN Online

Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)

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