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I am trying to film a porn scene with a porn actress.
How do I go about finding the talent and what fees should I be looking at?
Do I need to worry about any legal ramification? I live in San Diego

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Pete,

Thanks for your question. Adult film productions houses, both large & small (amateur) alike, often hire talent through one or more of the talent agencies in the American porn industry - of which, believe it or not, there are actually only a select few legit companies.

I believe that hiring talent with legitimate representation (in the form of an adult talent agency, adult talent management company, or both) is the best way to go. Doing so can decrease the likelihood of several potential issues, including talent blatantly "flaking" (not showing up for the shoot, showing up late, or showing up - but not ready to shoot - which could include invalid or un-certified STD tests, not having appropriate identification needed for federally-mandated record keeping, not having appropriate wardrobe, or even running out of your studio the moment a penis is pulled out!)

The very definition of the word "agency" is essentially to "act (or do things) on behalf of" something (or someone) else.

Law enforcement agencies protect our streets. Employment agencies find employment for people. And adult talent agencies find porn shoots for porn models. They negotiate rates & contracts with producers, on behalf of their models.

But they also take care of things for you - if becoming a legit pornographer is something that you are serious about. They make sure that the issues mentioned above don't come up (or, at least, decrease the likelihood that they will come up), and they take care of the rigmarole of recruiting porn stars.

Believe it or not, this is a full-time job. As a registered talent manager in the State of California, that's what my division of our Company has been doing for half a decade now (recruiting new porn starlets into the "skin biz").

The mental "leap" from a sexy young woman saying to herself, "I wonder if I should try to become a porn star... that sounds like a fun & easy way to make money... I like to f***, so maybe I should give it a try," to her actually showing up on a legitimate porn set - mentally & emotionally ready to star in her first scene - with valid ID's & wardrobe & makeup & adult-industry STD test, etc. is a very big leap. And sifting through the "curious" to find the "serious", and then preparing the "serious" to get to this point - is literally a full-time job - in and of itself.

So, why not let a professional talent agency or talent management company handle all of that stuff for you... so that you can handle the important parts of your new business: production?

I'm not a lawyer, but obviously you must only consider working with adult females that have valid U.S. ID's, make sure to secure a solid model release from a reputable lawyer (you might be able to talk to Dan Pepper [ http://www.PepperLawGroup.com/ ], on this site (All Experts), about that - he's a lawyer), etc. I would recommend consulting legal advice from a member of the State Bar before beginning production.

Lots of pretty & open-minded girls in San Diego... in fact, I don't think there's any ugly girls down there. FYI, our Company actually pays referral fees (http://www.licensedmodels.com/Recruiting.html) to refer models to us.

With regards to rates, check out this article: http://www.licensedmodels.com/Standard_Rates_for_Porn.html

With regards to meeting Licensed Models, check out our models, here: http://www.licensedmodels.com/Crown_Models.php

And then book them, here: http://www.licensedmodels.com/Bookings.html Please mention AllExperts when booking our model(s).

Hope this helps. Good luck with your new venture.

Thanks for your question. Merry Christmas.

Hakuna Matata,

Mike the Talent Manager
Senior Vice President
www.LicensedModels.com Model & Talent Mgmt.

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An Adult & Mainstream Talent Manager, Casting Director, Performer & Producer in the porn industry (North America), Mike is the Senior Vice President of www.LicensedModels.com

Based in the San "Pornando" Valley in Los Angeles, CA, Mike is available to answer questions about the straight ("boy/girl") North American porn industry, or from adult females who want to get started in the entertainment industry as a pornstar or crossover (porn + mainstream) star.

Serious FEMALES 18+ should apply online for management/promotion at LicensedModels.com or LatinaModelWorld.com or EbonyModelWorld.com or AsianModelWorld.com.

Mike can NOT answer questions from or regarding non-adults or people under the age of 18, or questions regarding the LGBT porn industry. No response or statement from Mike or his Company should be construed as earnings or income claims or promises. Mike is not a lawyer, and he is not available to answer legal questions. Also, guys (age 18+) who want to get started in the porn business should refer female models to LicensedModels.com, but Mike DOES NOT ACCEPT apps. for mgmt. OR QUESTIONS FROM aspiring male talent, talent scouts, or talent representatives (agents, managers, etc.).



Experience

Mike began his career in the entertainment industry as a talent rep for a large, well-respected talent management Company for S.A.G. actors and fashion models. The Company has been in business for nearly 20 yrs.

In 2006, since the Company is based in the porn capital of the world (the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles), Mike suggested to the President of the Company that they open a division for adult film models. The President accepted, and Mike was put in charge of leading the new division. For the first few months, he went to work for a couple different porn producers to “learn the ropes” of the adult industry. In early 2007, the Company’s adult industry division (LicensedModels.com) opened its doors. Mike was named Senior Vice President.

Since that time, LicensedModels.com’s reputation and connections have grown immensely. LicensedModels.com is now considered to be the top talent management Company for new models in the North American porn industry, and the only adult talent management company capable of promoting its clients for “Crossover Modeling” (promoting its clients for mainstream acting, modeling, dance, and book authoring, in addition to promoting them for porn.)

Since 2007, Mike the Talent Manager has developed personal relationships with the presidents, casting directors, talent coordinators, production directors and “shot callers” of almost every legitimate producer of pornography in the United States. He also has relationships with talent agencies and industry-standard talent STD testing services within the adult film business. LicensedModels.com boasts the ability to introduce a brand-new model to the entire legitimate North American porn industry at the snap of Mike’s fingers, so to speak. Mike has also performed on camera in several porn films for various well-known production companies, and he has also begun his own production line as well.

Organizations
IMDB

Publications
Mike's Writing: Adult Industry News and several articles on Licensed Models' articles and information page

Mike the talent manager & LicensedModels.com mentioned / video and radio interviews: CaliFaces, LA Talk Radio, Adult Industry News



Education/Credentials
Internship at a top mainstream Hollywood talent management Company for actors and fashion models, 4 years of experience as the senior vice president of LicensedModels.com, several years of mainstream talent management experience before that, several on-camera performances (porn) and production experience (porn)

Past/Present Clients
Talent (porn): Bella Honey, Kya Tropic, Jaymie Lannen aka McKenzie Sweet, Priscilla Milan, Holly Zane, Asia aka AsiaXXX, Amber Stars, Lily Star, Megan Vaughn, Sugar, Ivy Longoria, Kylie King, Camilla Rose, Jennifer Stone, Cherry Blossom, Kendra Snow, LexXxi LaRue, Jada Silk, Harley Fire, Mike the Talent Manager, et al

Producers (porn): Penthouse, Anabolic, Diabolic, Reality Kings, Brazzers, Combat Zone, Bluebird Films, Erotique Ent., SCORE Group, West Coast Productions, PussyTester.com, Vince Vouyer, Zero Tolerance, Black Ice, and many others

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