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Expert: - 9/14/2010


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Hi, I'm located in RI, and really want to start my own business and launch my own website.I plan to film and be in my videos. I want to know how much money i need to start and how could and/or make in this business?

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Juan,

There are NUMEROUS considerations when starting your own adult production business, and you run a very high risk of running into legal issues by filming yourself in your videos in Rhode Island.  It is very difficult to go through all of the types of equipment, business planning, technical elements, laws and regulations that go into sort of business.

As far as the costs go, it's like building a house.  You can spend a little or a lot - and what it looks like at the end usually depends on what you spend.

My advice to you would be to do a lot of research to learn about starting in this industry.  Check out http://www.cozycampus.com/theforum/showthread.php?t=16588 xbiz.com, and ynot.com.

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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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