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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Porn Industry for men | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I wanted to know where i could apply to become a male adult film actor. I am 19, i live in Los ... A: Omar, Getting into the porn business as a male is very difficult, and there is no place to "apply." ... | |
| Scout Talent in PA | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I am attempting to be a scout talent / pornstar agency in Philadlephia, PA, but I will NOT produce ... A: Thomas, Like many areas in adult entertainment law, it depends. I can't give specific legal advice ... | |
| Australian run website hosted in USA | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I have a range of questions that that I would like to ask as follows, I am a resident of Australia ... A: Alvis, Thanks for your questions. Unfortunately, you are asking for specific legal advice which I ... | |
| 2257 regulations and tubesites. | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: to have sex with me on film to upload to my own tubesite page. I do not plan on distibuting or ... A: Rob, Aside from 2257 concerns, your bigger problem is that your planned filming probably violates ... | |
| private pornographic/erotic production | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: is making a private production of a bdsm scene where dildos are being used either by hand or on a ... A: Bob, You did not indicate in which jurisdiction you reside, and your state's prostitution and ... | |
| Porn production or website | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I want to make money selling porn. I read that some companies pay up to $20 per minute. If I do not ... A: Victor, There are a number of issues and areas you would need to address. If you haven't already ... | |
| Adult website in Canada | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I am looking at where to start for a adult website in Canada. I understand that I am legally ... A: There are a number of different laws in Canada applicable to pornography and adult content ... | |
| Legal question | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a quick question. This isn't exactly about the "adult entertainment" industry in the usual ... A: Chris, Your question will depend highly upon your particular jurisdiction, and the specific laws in ... | |
| casique | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: My question is how can i be lucky to make a porn and get pay for that??? Is some thing i always ... A: Pedro, unfortunately the odds that you would be successful becoming a porn star are very low. There ... | |
| Pandering and Prostitution | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: In attemping to film/produce adult films in this state, under these laws, would I be subject to ... A: Bobby, I cannot provide legal advice in this forum. In any event, there is no way for me to answer ... | |
| UK vistor work in US Adult industry | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: My name is Claire and i would be interested in knowing whether it would be possible to work in the ... A: U.S. law requires any producers of sexually explicit conduct to obtain a United States-issued ... | |
| amatuer porn | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I would like to start making and selling amatuer porn, straight and gay. where could I send it to ... A: Tim, I strongly recommend you first pick up <a ... | |
| 2257 Compliance for Affiliate Base Sites | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: What is a typical strategy for an affiliate site (does not produce any original content) to maintain ... A: Mary, Your issue is a very common one. Most affiliate programs do not comply with the 2257 ... | |
| 2257 File Structure | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Although I have my compliance records being held at Pepper Law group (just started!) I know I must ... A: //www.2257sentry.com. We looking forward to working with you! For as long as 2257Sentry acts as ... | |
| Porn job | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I live in Toronto Canada and recently turned 22. I could do any type of porn but I would like to do ... A: Shawn, I'm not aware of any production companies in Toronto that cater to fetish content. Also, ... | |
| Working in porn | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: and well, I am looking for similar tips if you would be so kind. I should probably mention at this ... A: Amber, Thanks for your question. My best advice for getting involved in this industry is to ... | |
| Re:Porn Laws | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: Hey Dan I wanted to know if there is a website that list all of the states porn laws or a site that ... A: Nelson, Unfortunately, there are no such site because "porn laws" encompass numerous different ... | |
| Starting a porn business | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: In a earlier q&a you answered that california is the only state where it us legal to pay someone for ... A: Matt, I don't believe I've given an answer as you've described. When it comes to state legality of ... | |
| Re: Business Guide and Film Equipment | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: Hey Dan I enjoy reading your post on the subject bout getting into the biz. You are always making ... A: Nelson, Simply go to http://www.informationlaw.com/ContactUs.htm and ask for the "Adult Guide." ... | |
| Making adult dvds | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Can I make homemade DVDs hardcore in nature in va and sell if I have proper Id and signed release ... A: John, Like most issues in this industry, it depends. It depends upon the nature of your content, ... | |
| states you are allowed to ship porn | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: states you are allowed to ship porn A: Joe, There is no such simple list, as the legal issues are complex and are heavily dependent upon ... | |
| getting my script to companies and associated contracts | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently wrote a script for a adult film and was interested in getting it several companies. ... A: Mike, You should always obtain a registered copyright on any written work prior to submitting it to ... | |
| filming | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I've been thinking of doing some photography and movies to sell through clips4sale. Is it illegal to ... A: Maddison, It depends on what you mean by "softcore." It also depends upon whether you're planning ... | |
| Filming and uploading porn in Nevada | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I know this is similar to other questions, but I'm having trouble finding a specific answer. I would ... A: You are correct in that you will not find anything specifically identified in the Nevada ... | |
| Copy of Depiction on 2257? | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: In the 2257 section "A copy of the depiction. For live internet performances, the records must ... A: Trent, You are seeking specific legal advice, which I cannot provide in this forum. However, my ... | |
| Curious | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: Dan, My girlfriend and I recently seen a webcast of a couple charging money to allow people to ... A: Ed, It sounds like you're describing an adult webcam service. There are numerous adult webcam ... | |
| state laws | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: i saw on all experts that california and new hampshire were the only true states to film adult ... A: Mike, California and New Hampshire are currently the only states in which the courts in those ... | |
| Starting a porn video company in New Mexico? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: Dan, A few friends and i are starting up a nude/porn company in New Mexico. Is this even legal in ... A: Trent, you won't find anything specifically authorizing or prohibiting adult film production under ... | |
| Does 2257 apply to photos of Adult Conventions? | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: If someone films and takes pictures of porn stars at adult conventions where they obviously strike ... A: It depends upon the nature of the videos or pics, since sexually provocative poses alone do not ... | |
| Hi Dan | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Good day, i was referred to you by Mike the talent manager. Am a 26 yrs old girl living in Italy, i ... A: This is a very common question from people who are non-residents of the United States looking to ... | |
| Scams | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I was approached by a "friend" who I've known for a long time to take an opening in an adult film ... A: Jody, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. As you have learned, there are unfortunately a ... | |
| starring in adult videos | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: i would like to explore my options in the adult film industry, however i dont think i would feel ... A: You didn't indicate where you were located, however you may have better success launching your own ... | |
| Clips4sale store with girlfriend | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I are interested in setting up a clips4sale.com store. My question for you is ... A: JD, The answer depends upon what is contained in your model release form. You should also note ... | |
| Escort Service | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: First, thank you for taking the time to look over my question. I'm not sure if this is within your ... A: Kevin, Thanks for your question. Note that I cannot provide legal advice in this forum, but will ... | |
| Starting a Booking Agency/ website site in USA | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I am planning on starting a booking agency for strippers in the DC metropolitan area as well as in ... A: Chris, Thanks for your questions, however they are seeking specific legal advice for which I cannot ... | |
| need help | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Dont wont to take up to much of your time. But what steps should I take to get my on male ... A: Tyrone, Do you have any background in this industry or any connections? Your best bet is to start ... | |
| I wana get started | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I was referd to you by Jim Boyd.I’m thinking of doing some amateur scenes for fun and profit. I ... A: As you note in your post, there are a number of laws to consider. You did not indicate your age or ... | |
| Australian Pornography Film Laws? | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I have just found this forum and it acctually answers a HUGE amount of questions I was ready to go ... A: Justin, You are right in that I am not an expert in Australian law, and would not be qualified to ... | |
| Pornography Production Laws | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm representing a group of friends interested in filming pornographic films together and was ... A: Aaron, There are no specific laws in the state of Illinois regarding the production of adult films. ... | |
| Performed now nervous in GA... | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know if you could please just offer a little assistance or clarification? I live ... A: Tiff, Although I cannot provide legal advice in this forum, I would strongly advise you read the ... | |
| nude webcam modeling in washington state | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: Im a college student in need of some extra cash and i my friend said she makes a ton of money as a ... A: Josh, I cannot give legal advice in this forum, however you can view Washington State prostitution ... | |
| cases? | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: out of curiosity how many cases have you been on and actually gottan people ff the hook?What do you ... A: Nestor, I don't do criminal litigation, but I am not aware of any of my clients who have been the ... | |
| where doi start? | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: iv been reading alot of the questions and answers already on the site. the reason im asking a ... A: Danny, I'd recommend you visit my website at http://www.adultwebsitelawyer.com and request our free ... | |
| Staring An Online Porn Web Series | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: First off I want to say that you guys here at all experts are amazing. Also that I requested your ... A: If you read my guide, you know about the issues regarding producing adult content outside of ... | |
| New York - legal issues | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I want to shoot some porn for my own personal enjoyment, no sex, just female nudity with a mild ... A: Rob, I cannot give specific legal advice in this forum, however you should review the New York ... | |
| If porn production is legal only in CA, how come people in other states are making porn and making money with their porn? | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I heard it is only legal to make porn in California. However there are several people making porn in ... A: Kourtney, This is a variation on a common question I received a lot. Unfortunately there is no ... | |
| production | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I was given your name by Jim Boyd, he suggested I direct my questions to you. I am a recent law ... A: Are you looking to get into the legal aspects of the business, production, or representation (or ... | |
| how to get started in this industry. | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: My best friend whom is absolutely stunning wanted to get into either the porn industry or into ... A: Marr, Feel free to contact me directly through my website at http://www.adultwebsitelawyer.com. We ... | |
| What strategy to start own business? | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I understand Cali is the only place to legally film. But I also know in starting a company it ... A: Hector, good questions. Here are my thoughts: 1. Yes, if you have staff that knows what they are ... | |
| How Do Network/Tube Sites Host All Those Videos Without Copyright Issues? | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I am very interesting in creating a Network-like Adult Entertainment site and am in the midst of ... A: Alex, The network/tube sites rely upon the Safe Harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium ... | |
| Release forms | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Where can I go to get free model release forms? People have told me you can get them for free on the ... A: Mike, I'm sure if you Google that term you can find something. Bear in mind that you get what you ... | |
| Adult Website Legal Questions | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: 1) U.S.C. 2257 record keeping: If we keep our own records in CA can the mailing addresss be a PO box ... A: Michael, Your questions require detailed and comprehensive legal responses, which I cannot provide ... | |
| Adult Film Website Utah | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: If I am shooting adult film content in CA including all records keeping and web servers, and my ... A: Michael, In general, there is no reason why you couldn't merely operate your website from anywhere ... | |
| Shooting productions abroad | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I understand California is the only state where it's legal to produce adult productions. My ... A: Andrew, Each country has its own laws regarding production of adult content, so I cannot comment on ... | |
| New Porn Site | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: Dan, First off, allow me to clarify: I am not seeking any specific legal advice. I know that ... A: Chris, Thanks for your message. The answers to your inquiries will depend heavily upon the ... | |
| Pornographic and semi-nude stills | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm curious as to whether or not there are web sites purchasing nude, semi-nude, or just straight ... A: Holly, There is no shortage of adult content brokers out there for you to contact. Simply Google ... | |
| laws | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: do you have to have to have a license for just adult entertaiment in the state of florida A: Brenda, It depends upon what you mean by "adult entertainment." Are you talking about operating an ... | |
| Looking for auditions | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I am interested in starting an adult website. I would like to have material from different ... A: Nick, I am not able to provide legal advice in this forum, so I cannot give you a specific and ... | |
| hi | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a 25 years old female and I wonder where can I sell my own movies,they are solo and sex with ... A: You have a couple of options: You can visit www.clips4sale.com, and sell your content directly to ... | |
| conditions for adult website | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: Pepper i live in Texas and i was wondering which are the conditions and terms that i need in this ... A: Chuy, I know of no Texas-specific laws regarding the hosting of an adult website, except that ... | |
| Adult Film | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I hear you when you say porn production is only legal in California, so how do other big name's film ... A: Mike, The issue is a bit more complicated than that. I've answered this question many times ... | |
| porn in north carolina | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I live in nc and have seen a few advertisements on the internet about making up to 1,500 per movie ... A: Melissa, Unfortunately there is no simple answer. A little bit of background is necessary: In ... | |
| 2257 Compliance | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Pepper, How are you? Merry Christmas. 2 quick questions regarding 2257 compliance. I've read ... A: The regulations require that: "the records shall include a copy of the depiction, and, where the ... | |
| Totally New Idea for a Porn site but need help getting off the ground especially finding sponsors | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: So I'm involved In something called scrotal infusion where saline is injected in the sack and causes ... A: There are several items to consider when launching any adult site. You may want to check out a free ... | |
| the porn business | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: Ok I'm a. 27 year old male from nyc . I went out and brought a nice hd cam. Recorder. I have the ... A: Tony, Congrats on getting the ball rolling! There are a number of issues and areas you should ... | |
| Adult start up company | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I read on some of the other answers that California is the only state that can produce adult video, ... A: Michael, If I understand your question, you're asking whether producing an adult video in Texas ... | |
| sales | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: where can i sale homemade adult films? A: Harold, Are you talking about films you've already made to plan to make? Assuming you've made your ... | |
| for porn | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: i want to b a female pornstar plz give me 1chance 7737874701 A: Kavita, Unfortunately I do not know of any production companies or agencies in Poland. If you are ... | |
| law issues | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: i want to start up a adult member website that i guess would be based in the usa (michigan) where ... A: Julian, There are many elements you'd need to work through. I don't know what the local laws are ... | |
| Married Couple Site | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have been discussing the idea of an adult website. It would contain videos of only ... A: You're looking at a number of things. You should form a business entity that would operate your ... | |
| am I a producer? | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I've actually been selling adult DVDs and downloadable clips for a few years. They are tickling ... A: If you are asking whether you are a producer for 18 USC 2257 purposes, then the answer is yes, you ... | |
| Pre production | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: Does it make sense to see a lawyer even if your in the pre production process? A: Nestor, That is exactly when you want to talk to a lawyer so you can ensure that you have ... | |
| couples amatuer film in florida | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: We would like to sell it to sites like clips 4 sale or host it on tube sites. the only problem we ... A: Jonathan, There are many laws that apply to the production of adult content, so determining whether ... | |
| Filming and Child Custody | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I did several adult films in 2006, and now my (ex) mother in law is filing for custody of my son (21 ... A: Kristina, Unfortunately this is not an uncommon scenario. I am not licensed in GA, nor am I a ... | |
| adult filming in louisiana? | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: i am anxiously planning to start an adult production company in Louisiana. i was wondering if you ... A: Lance, I cannot provide specific legal advice with respect to the laws of Louisiana, however I can ... | |
| Adult Film Ideas | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have some great, creative (read: Original) ideas for some adult films. It sounds like too much of ... A: Dennis, I get many questions like this, and unfortunately, unless you have established some ... | |
| WORKING FOR PAST ADULT SITE | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: MY WIFE WORKED FOR AN ADULT SITE NAMED BOOTYBALL,SHE WAS TRICKED AND NEVER GOT TO SEE HER WORK OR ... A: Sandy, Without knowing exactly what her situation and the agreement she entered into with that ... | |
| Production Company for first video | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a middle aged but very well built female and would like to find a production company which ... A: The short answer is yes, there are production companies out there that will do this for you. ... | |
| releasing a blue film made outside the US | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: where its legal to make porn film for pvt use but you cant release it for public viewing. Now i want ... A: Sita, There are a number of U.S. distributors, however I do not know whether they would be ... | |
| getting started with my girlfriend | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: my girlfriend and myself were looking to get into doing some amateur porn for some extra money. we ... A: Mike, I don't know of any production companies in the CT/RI area, so you may be better off filming ... | |
| Adult Movie Rentals | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: A friend and I are trying to start a unique adult DVD rental business. The DVD will only be good for ... A: Joe, You would need to strike a licensing deal with the publishers of the various titles, otherwise ... | |
| girls | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Pepper, My name is Pete and I am a Rutgers college student in New Jersey. A number of my ... A: Pete, Always good to hear from someone at my alma mater. Many of the adult talent agencies offer ... | |
| porn | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: i have always been intrested in doing porn, i dont have the hotest body in the world but i look ... A: Leisa, My suggestion would be to contact an agency that works with adult talent, to see which one ... | |
| Starting out in the midwest. | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I am starting a web based production company/website and was simply hoping for a bit of general ... A: Good questions, but very difficult to answer without seeing your complete business plan. Without ... | |
| Model Payment | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Hey Dan, my question is this , i have foremed a business entity, and i own a adult website, i run ... A: If you have hired your models as independent contractors, they would report payments as income on ... | |
| Porn outside of California | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Because I don't reside in California,would I have to move there so that I can produce my own porn ... A: Unfortunately there is no simple answer. A little bit of background is necessary: In 1988, the ... | |
| starting porn | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a 18 year old female and im looking to get into porn but have no idea who to contact. Im not ... A: Jessica, My suggestion would be to contact an agency that works with adult talent, to see which one ... | |
| adult movies | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you know how I could find business partners that have experience in make porn ... A: Trung, Like looking for investors for any business, it's difficult to determine one particular ... | |
| Starting my owm Adult Business | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm located in RI, and really want to start my own business and launch my own website.I plan to film ... A: Juan, There are NUMEROUS considerations when starting your own adult production business, and you ... | |
| Porn Film For Free | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: We would like to give dvds (of us having sex) to other people. We have been told that this is not ... A: Ralph, Thanks for the kind words. You should not assume that this type of activity is not ... | |
| How to get in the pornbusiness with your partner | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: sorry for bothering you with this long question My boyfriend and I talked about how it would be to ... A: Finding agencies to work with couples is generally difficult, and you may have better success ... | |
| ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr old full figured attractive woman in Atlanta, Georgia. I am interested in the adult ... A: Michelle, I am not aware of agencies that work with the BBW niche, so you may want to consider ... | |
| Are films produced outside US subject to US Law? | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I am based in Europe and have made a number of girl only films which I want to put on my website. ... A: Davie, You may not, but the operator of the social platform will, which means it may require you to ... | |
| Distribution | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who is a porn film director in Japan. He has recently asked me to distribute his ... A: Kenny, The typical model is a percentage split, and 50% is not uncommon. However, there are a ... | |
| Adding scent to AV DVD's | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: We are looking for AV producers that would be willing to take advantage of our computerized scent ... A: Ron, Your technology sounds very interesting. I don't know of any AV producers off hand that would ... | |
| Wanting to join :) | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: Hey ya'll i'm Sam, Samii Jo, Samantha, it's your call lol. I just turned 18 in July I've been ... A: I don't know where you're located, but if you're in the United States, your first step should be to ... | |
| Site question/laws | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a quick question here, I know I need to seek legal advice but I want your input first.. I'm ... A: CJ, Pornography in and of itself in the U.S. is not illegal. Obscene material is, and the ... | |
| a little lost | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: allways diamond A: Diamond, Your best bet is to contact some reputable agencies to see which ones might be a good fit ... | |
| 18 yr Japanese wife wants to sell homemade video. | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: How can we sell independent porn. High class scenes and solo porn scenes. We would like to have a ... A: Bob, This is an extremely broad question, as there are numerous steps necessary to get started, ... | |
| latino performers | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: if there a place for Latino male performers in the industry??? him colombian, 26 years old ... A: Unfortunately your chances of getting into the adult industry are slim to none, since there are far ... | |
| how to get started in adult films | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: My name is Eric and I live in Kansas city and was wondering how to get started in adult films and ... A: Unfortunately your chances of getting into the adult industry are slim to none, since there are far ... | |
| Wanting to get involved in adult entertainment | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a great male friend that has his own private site for a certain few woman to see. He is very ... A: Lissa, Unfortunately your friend's chances of getting into the adult industry are slim to none, ... | |
| Affiliate website | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I am currently (long term) working on starting an adult production company in California. I have ... A: Christian, I would first recommend you read ... | |
| question | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: i am a 23 year old guy and currently looking for work in this area. i am willing to do anything in ... A: If you're looking to appear on film, your chances are slim to none. There is an abundance of guys ... | |
| interrested in beinga performer in porn | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: how can i get started in porn?im 32/male from ms,and have always wanted to perform in adult film.is ... A: If you're looking to appear on film, your chances are slim to none. There is an abundance of guys ... | |
| General | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I have been in the industry from 1998-2004. I worked as an independent contractor. I scouted, ... A: Jonny, First, it's not clear to me that you own, or have the right to distribute this footage. My ... | |
| Interested in establishing a scouting agency | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: Me and my close friend of many years (I’m a female he is a male.) have been playing with the idea of ... A: Ann, This is a difficult question to answer fully here. The short answer is it depends heavily ... | |
| legal questions | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: i had a few quick questions regarding starting a business, first where is legal to film and have an ... A: Burt, there is no way to provide a simple answer to all of these questions in this forum (and I ... | |
| Texas filming Laws and loopholes | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I know that it is illegal to "pay someone for sex in any way" but i want to be a porn producer, and ... A: CJ, I cannot give legal advice on these boards, however here is a link to the Texas prostitution ... | |
| is adult porn production legal in washington dc? | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: i have a female client (model) that has been offered to do a porn flick. the shoot will be taking ... A: Unfortunately there is no simple answer and a little bit of background is necessary: In 1988, the ... | |
| Starting a porn business | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Good Afternoon Dan, My wife and I are starting a adult film company and I was hoping you could ... A: Jason, There are a number of issues and areas you should address. If you haven't already done so, ... | |
| legal us Identification | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: We used a model in an adult film and that model did not present valid us identification. the model ... A: If the model did not present valid US identification, how do you know she was over the age of 18? ... | |
| 2008 NH | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Can you shed some light on the 2008 ruling in New Hampshire about porn production being legal?And ... A: Yes, the case was New Hampshire v. Theriault, No. 2007-601 (N.H. Sup. Ct. Dec. 4, 2008). The court ... | |
| Is the industry dead? | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I wanted some information on starting an adult production company but before I even inquire about ... A: Brian - the bottom line is yes, porn still makes money - IF you do your homework, are creative, and ... | |
| copy writing my porn business and my movies | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: My name is Phillip and this my wife and business partner Dawn Parker. We are the C.E.O. and owners ... A: Phillip, You are talking about two very different things. If you are talking about where to form ... | |
| investment in porn | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: sir, i have a friend who is a retailer in cd and dvd; he also deals in porn film retail. he is ... A: Dipak, That's a pretty broad question - any of these areas can do well depending upon the ... | |
| What can i do as far as porn in MO? | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I know that i am not suppose to film porn to sell it in a distributing manor since i dont have a ... A: Anthony, The short answer is that it depends. Whether such a site would be "legal" depends upon ... | |
| Producing adult film overseas | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Do you have any input on the production of adult films outside of the United States? I want to move ... A: Anthony, Each country and jurisdiction has their own laws and regulations regarding the production ... | |
| modelling agreement | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: com she did some girl/girl stuff and solo six yrs ago ..she got $350 but they want $3000 to take ... A: Anthony, Without reviewing the specific terms of the contract, there is no way for me to give you a ... | |
| Questions on being a first amendment lawyer. | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm just about ready to graduate college and I'm considering law school (although we'll have to see ... A: Sean, I believe some of the law schools in the UC system have good con law programs, however many ... | |
| HOW TO GET STARTED IN ADULT FILM? | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: WHAT ARE THE STEPS I HAVE TO TAKE TO GET STARTED ? A: I'd recommend working through a reputable agency that handles this on your behalf. It is very easy ... | |
| Starting an escort review service | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in starting an fantasy (escort) REVIEW service (key words are fantasy review). What ... A: Capish, I'd first recommend reading the USDOJ's 2257 Compliance Guide at ... | |
| Adult Actress | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I am 19, and have been working in the industry for a few months. However, not in film. I am very ... A: Your first step would be to contact a few reputable adult talent agencies who place their talent in ... | |
| porn contract? | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: com.. i am 18 and from belfast in ireland. i am slim size 8, size 32 dd boobs black/red long hair, ... A: Lisa, There are reputable, and not so reputable producers out there. Since I don't know who you're ... | |
| First "contract" film. | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Answered an ad in Dallas for adult film work, have been through an initial meeting where basic ... A: Rebecca, Anyone you plan on dealing with should have no problem providing their identity. Is this ... | |
| Just starting | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I am gathering information on starting a 'store' on one of the 'post your videos here' adult sites. ... A: John, You do run the risk of solicitation by approaching potential adult film talent in NJ, PA, MD, ... | |
| Porn star guest appearances | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: im looking for some girl porn stars to make a guest appearance at a bar/club i promote at but im ... A: It depends on the porn star, and whether she's under contract with a production company, or just ... | |
| Getting into the biz | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey my name is Amanda and im 23 years old. I enjoy watching porn and i love sex. I want to get into ... A: Amanda, There is always a market for body types like yours. Your best bet is to first contact some ... | |
| forms | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: forms and agreements needed for a scene is model release forms right?but ive also heard about std ... A: I recommend reading the US Department of Justice's 2257 Compliance Guide at ... | |
| forms | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: forms and agreements needed for a scene is model release forms right?but ive also heard about std ... A: Rafael, An effective model release is necessary, however if may not be enforceable if you attempt ... | |
| Submitting a resume in the Industry | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Pepper, I'm just about ready to graduate college and although I will have a stellar GPA (3.9) and ... A: Sean, I am not aware of any such programs. In this industry, it's all about networking, so my best ... | |
| $$$$$ | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I recently graduated from a film school and i'm looking to shoot everything from weddings, softball ... A: It's only a waste of time if you're not able to generate enough business from it, and that part ... | |
| I want to have a custom video made | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: Can you point me to any web sites where I can submit a porn video script and get a quote for making ... A: Doyle, There are no shortage of content producers out there that can produce custom content for ... | |
| legal questions | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Is it absolutely stupid to not form an LLC? Does one have to form a business entity at all? This is ... A: Dan, First, I would NOT get into this business without forming a separate business entity. Without ... | |
| filming | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: about how much money is needed to film? what's the lowest? A: Albert, The costs to produce, market and distribute an adult film vary greatly. You need to factor ... | |
| investment in porn industry | 3/21/2010 |
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| hot female totally natural wanting in porn | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I am currently an escort and I'm not sure that I'm not a sex addict... anyhow I can't get enough and ... A: Ivy, Your best bet is to contact a few agencies and find one you're comfortable with. Here is a ... | |
| C4S Paperwork?????? | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: A Dan I need sum info on this clips4sale. I got sum male & female friend who want to be on film & ... A: Jay, There are a number of issues and areas you should address. If you haven't already done so, ... | |
| Shooting Porn | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Hey, Dan! I realize that your expertise lie in the legal side to this business, but if you could ... A: Adam, All of these questions would require some pretty comprehensive and lengthy answers, which I ... | |
| licenses | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: What kind of licenses or laws do I need or need to be concerned about if the videos I produce are ... A: In certain jurisdictions, including California, film permits are required even if you are not ... | |
| Serious ? Jim Boyd called a fake ? | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Maybe you could answer a serious question I presented to Jim Boyd who called my question a fake. Me ... A: Mark, My practice is not to comment on other "experts" on this site, but I'm not sure I understand ... | |
| 18 USC 2257 and 28 CFR 75 | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Just started an adult website. I am a US citizen living in Europe, and have started producing my ... A: The Department of Justice has indicated that they do not intend to conduct inspections outside of ... | |
| Adult website/film | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I want to get into producing my own adult films but am also interested in a adult website.Since ... A: I do not recommend purchasing a turn key site - most are overpriced, not well-supported, and are not ... | |
| Agent | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Do u knw tha best porn agent to talk to about gettin in porn A: I don't know what would be the "best" agency, but there are a number of good ones out there. I ... | |
| findig someone to film your Porn idea | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: My partner and I are wanting to star in our own porn movie, but, how do we go about finding someone ... A: Alicia, As you are in Australia, I cannot advise you the applicable laws in this area to be ... | |
| working in the adult film industry | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I live in scranton pa and answered an ad on craigslist that advertised for actors for adult ... A: It sounds as fishy as you probably think it does. I don't know of any reputable production company ... | |
| Starting porn Turnkey websites | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Dan, Me and my wife wishes to invest in a website... Does turnkey websites really offer generous ... A: Barney, I have never seen or worked with anyone with a turnkey website that does well. In most ... | |
| adult industry | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I started a business and a website but im finding hard to find pornstarsto hire for my videos and ... A: Shantel, There is no shortage of places to find talent to hire. If you're targeting the amateur ... | |
| Getting into filming porn | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey Dan, read a bunch of your answer and u seem like u are a very knowledgeable guy. So heres my ... A: If you don't have any experience, then your best bet is to go on your own (but if you have NO ... | |
| Getting into filming porn | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey Dan, read a bunch of your answer and u seem like u are a very knowledgeable guy. So heres my ... A: Brian, Do you mean getting hired by an existing production company, or are you talking about ... | |
| legalities of making / selling home adult footage | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: My partner, myself and a few select friends have been making adult home movies for a while now and ... A: Becca, I am not in expert in the laws of the UK with respect to adult production, so I cannot ... | |
| Getting Started In Adult Film Production | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I want to produce adult films in Florida and I have a few questions. What kind of documentation is ... A: Sheldon, To begin, you should familiarize yourself with the general legal climate of producing ... | |
| print & photo based design- where to start | 2/9/2010 |
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| Personalized movies | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm considering starting a business that will involve going to a couple's home and recording a ... A: Although you MAY not be required to comply with the federal record keeping and labeling requirements ... | |
| Start a website | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Dan I am 44yo F. I took some special pics for my husband. The photographer asked if he could show ... A: I wouldn't call them road blocks, but the challenges you'd face are those that most sites face. ... | |
| Recruiting talent | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I run a small side business called Elitrious Erotica. We are a personalized porn service. We go to ... A: There are MANY legal issues for you to be concerned about with this type of business. First, if you ... | |
| Starting a production company in Florida | 1/29/2010 |
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| entering the business | 1/28/2010 |
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| Selling material | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I’m from Venezuela. I can produce videos and adult content in general (obviously with models 18 +), ... A: Albert, In my opinion you will have greater success and less risk distributing your content over ... | |
| Legitimacy | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Dan, I have a few questions that I hope you can help me with. A friend of mine wants to start ... A: Al, You will not find any specific legislation in New Jersey regarding the filming of adult ... | |
| Porn industry | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: As i was a young teenager I have always fantasized about being a female porn star and i am now 19 ... A: Briell, The first step is to find an agency you're comfortable working with, and is willing to ... | |
| bbw trying to get into adult film | 1/24/2010 |
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| Starting a production company in Florida | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: If I were to set up an LLC in Florida, set up contracts/releases with adult actresses, and abide by ... A: Carl, Apologies for my late response. You still run the risk of violating state prostitution and ... | |
| BBW trying to get started... | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm a BBW (4' 7" tall, 195 pounds) I live in Anaheim, CA. I'm considering doing some scenes in an ... A: Angela, You may want to take a look at www.fatindustry.com. I haven't personally worked with them, ... | |
| starting my own adult business | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I am starting to open my own "spa", "studio" like business where the models can provide full body ... A: If any of the models engage in any sexual conduct (which is defined under the TX prostitution ... | |
| me | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a 32 year woman and I am big and sexy and I want to get in to bbw porn. And I have no idea how ... A: You should start by contacting the agencies I listed in my last email, and speak to them about what ... | |
| how to commission an adult film? | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: ive heard about this through various people, and seen a film that has done this. i have a script, ... A: I do not know of any particular website that offers a script submission service, however I would ... | |
| me | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 32 year woman and I am big and sexy and I want to get in to bbw porn. And I have no idea how ... A: There is always demand for BBWs in the Adult Industry. You did not indicate where you are located, ... | |
| how to start a porn industrie? | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a question on how to start a porn company? I have what i need girls, guys,camera crew, and ... A: Milena, This is a very broad question since there are numerous considerations and issues. You may ... | |
| Piracy/copyright questions | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I am writing an e-book on how to start your own adult website, covering everything from production ... A: Chris, The copyrights to the videos appearing on YouTube are owned by the creators of those videos, ... | |
| BBW Getting into the porn industry? | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I do not know anyone in the industry or anyone doing anything in my area which is Jacksonville FL. I ... A: I am not familiar with any agencies in your area that might focus on the BBW niche. However, I did ... | |
| Filming outside US | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: So what are the laws like pertaining to filming outside the US? Assuming all other requirements have ... A: Jean, In general, yes you can have a US based website with this content, provided you have complied ... | |
| Filming in Illinois | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I want to start a website by having woman masturbate and giving me a hand job. What are the laws in ... A: Jeff, My apologies for the tardy response. If you will be paying or giving consideration to women ... | |
| Web Site | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Im a truck driver & i done shoot women state to state &was about to publish it until I checked some ... A: Jay, The majority of states do not have any specific laws on the production of sexually-explicit ... | |
| filming outside of CA | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Does paying an actor/actress for filming masturbation fall under a state's prostitution laws, ie NY ... A: NJ defines "sexual activity" for purposes of prostitution as including, but not limited to, sexual ... | |
| advice on how to get started from where i am?? | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: ??Wilkesboro N.C.?? Yeah, bet you never heard of that. Well me nether till 2006. I moved here ... A: Jesse, You may want to consider starting shooting your own content and selling it a website like ... | |
| Distribution License? | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm starting a production company for b/g scenes. If I want to sell to other sites or companies, do ... A: Tim, There is no "distribution license" in this situation. There are, however, a number of federal ... | |
| Starting out | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a new resident to the Montreal.Quebec Canada area..was wondering if you could give me some ... A: Mary, Yes, produced and marketed correctly, live webcam sites can do very well. I am not sure what ... | |
| Start-up | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Can I produce and also at the same time act in an adult film? The producer would be financing the ... A: Darrien, Much of this analysis depends upon the jurisdiction in which the production is taking ... | |
| Plus size femle tring to get started in the business | 12/4/2009 |
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| help. | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: im a 22 year old female looking to get into the adult enertainment bussiness i thought of starting ... A: Kristin, Are you interested in webcam work, or more traditional production? I am unable to ... | |
| Social network for adults - 2257? | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I am developing an internet site. While not registered, userr will not have any access to site. By ... A: Ed, The questions you have asked require legal advice, which I cannot provide on these boards. I ... | |
| setup | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have for some time now been interested in producing adult movies with the view to supply these ... A: The best place to produce adult films is in California, as it is the only state which affirmatively ... | |
| How do I get a person started in the Porn Industry?? | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend that is very interested in doing porn, so I decided to be her manager/business ... A: I don't know of any production studios in Sacramento - most are in the San Fernando Valley. What ... | |
| How to become a specialist in adult law | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I am completing a JD at an online university in the state of CA and will be sitting for the bar exam ... A: Eric, In my opinion, adult law is very difficult to get into right out of school. There are ... | |
| Establishing Adult Studio in NYC | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if there were any specific legal issues for starting an Adult film studio in New ... A: There are no specific restrictions or issues unique for New York, except for compliance with the ... | |
| Start Up | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: We are interested in starting a web-site in the Adult Film industry. We are having difficulty ... A: Elise, It sounds like you are interested in operating an affiliate site, where you enter into a ... | |
| Starting Adult film production company. | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I want to start a adult film production company in portland, OR. What the step to take? Coul you ... A: There are a number of issues and areas you should address. If you haven't already done so, you ... | |
| Starting An Adult Film Business | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in starting an adult film business and trying to learn whether it is best to try to ... A: Al, If you are talking about producing your own content in these states, there is probably no ... | |
| How do I get started in the Porn Industry?? | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way possible to get started in this industry in Colorado or take nude photographs?? I ... A: Mandi, I don't know of many producers in Colorado, so it may be hard to get into this line of work ... | |
| Networking sites for adult modeling | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: and also thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I am currently on many of the ... A: Are you talking about general adult networking sites, or those geared specifically towards hiring ... | |
| Starting Adult Business in Missouri | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Im am a 23 year old male who had big dreams in making it big. I have been considering this idea for ... A: Brad, I am assuming from your post that your plans include filming and producing your own content. ... | |
| how do i become a director/producer | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: well my question is exactly that how do i become a director and producer of pornographic films A: Stacey, As you are based in Australia, I know that it is exceedingly difficult to produce adult ... | |
| casting for adult films | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are very interested in joining the adult film industry. Me more in the director behind ... A: John, There is a lot of research you should conduct first to learn about how the industry works. ... | |
| covering some bases before we get started with a website | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My name is Dave. I have a few questions for you. First off, I'm in a situation where I'm involved ... A: If you are able to obtain both 2257-compliant identification from the woman, and have an appropriate ... | |
| Braking into business / Film Distribution | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a Peruvian Producer. I am in the advertizing business. We have produced TV Spots and ... A: There are many companies that purchase content, but their determination will be based upon the type ... | |
| starting an Adult film company!?.... | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: and i want to make my Adult Film "hobby" a "Full job". (I like writhing,filming,photographing i like ... A: You did not indicate where you are located, so I will assume you are in the U.S. If not, there are ... | |
| Documentation | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I will be hiring models from a talent agent. Aside from a 2257 compliant release form what else will ... A: Charles, There are sample "template" contracts floating around the web, but you get what you pay ... | |
| Documentation | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I will be hiring models from a talent agent. Aside from a 2257 compliant release form what else will ... A: If you are working with an agency, your contract should be with the agency, and not the individual ... | |
| Porn | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I want to be in an adult movie. What steps should I take in doing this? A: You have a few options: You can contact an agency to see if they take an interest in you. A few ... | |
| legal forms | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: How do I go about getting (18 U.S.C 2257 CFR title 28 part 75)forms? A: Keith, I am not sure what you mean by 18 U.S.C 2257 CFR title 28 part 75 forms. These federal laws ... | |
| rhode island laws for starting my own adult website | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: dan, how do i find out the laws and right i have to follow to start my own adult website in rhode ... A: Keith, You may find this link helpful: ... | |
| I trying to start an adult website | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Im trying not to do any filming just have the content dvd's of pro ametures sent in for a set fee or ... A: Mike, You'll want to first form a business entity that will own and operate your website. You'll ... | |
| I'M STARTING MY ADULT ENT./PROD COMPANY IN N.Y | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm starting my own adult ent./prod company. the only thing is I'm in rochester n.y nobody is doin ... A: Kudda, I've commented many times on state laws of producing adult content outside the State of ... | |
| Distributors?? | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Where can I get a listing of distributors in the united states as well as outside of the us? How ... A: Michael, Here is a list of some reputable distributors: Nalpac M & M Sales Eldorado Trans World ... | |
| porn | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in starting a carrier in porn but don't know where to start. I'm 24 years old ... A: Dani, There are a number of agencies you can contact to see if they have an interest in you. Here ... | |
| lawyers in Miami | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: Would you happen to have a list of lawyers in the Miami,FL area who are well versed in the adult ... A: Eric, I do not. There are only about a dozen or so attorneys across the country that I know of ... | |
| Does bare ass requrie 2257 | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I run a blog and I am looking into adding a members section to it. I want to offer photos of guys in ... A: The regulation applies to visual depictions of actual human beings engaged in actual or simulated ... | |
| steps | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: pepper. im writing to you because i have some questions and i really need help. im trying to open ... A: An employment agency license is required in Florida, so you would need to review that state's ... | |
| Adult Website | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: When starting and Adult Website which purchases content produced by other websites, what, if any, ... A: If you are acting as a secondary producer, as that term is defined under 18 U.S.C. 2257, you are ... | |
| Website which only posts previously produced photos | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in creating a website which only posts pictures which have been purchased from ... A: Tom, California's benefit derives from a California Supreme Court decision holding that the ... | |
| laws for adult films | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I want to direct adult entertainment film. What are the laws for making adult films? How do I make ... A: Kari, There are numerous laws that govern the production of adult films. In addition to state ... | |
| Which and do laws apply? | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Dan! I'm planing on making a website that only earns from banners and uses TGP method (if I ... A: I am assuming that you are located in the United States and will be running your operations here. ... | |
| Webcam Models Wanted | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: We are currently looking for as many hot webcam models as we can find for our new site launch in ... A: Here are some good studios you can contact: http://www.alisttalent.com ... | |
| forms | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: What forms and agreements do I need for models and crew. thank you A: You'll need a 2257 compliant model release, which contains terms applicable to the type of content ... | |
| Adult Movie Dvds Copy Rights | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I hoping you can educate me a little on the Copy Rights of Adult Movie Dvds. I am assuming the Copy ... A: If you own the movies, or more specifically, own the full copyright to the content, you have the ... | |
| porn before the precedent? | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: Like you've told us a million times, California is the only state where it's legal to hire people to ... A: It really wasn't until the introduction of videotape and cable TV started that adult production ... | |
| over saturated industry | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I often tell 'buddies' that are looking to make a quick buck to stay the hell away from adult ... A: There is no question that piracy has hurt the industry, much like it has hurt the music industry. ... | |
| adult website laws | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I were hoping to set up an adult web site with our home videos. We live in Arizona, it ... A: It depends. Your content cannot be "obscene," which is a legal determination based, in part, on ... | |
| Adult sites. | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: If you are 13 and you sign up for an adult site,can you get into trouble? Also,you know how after ... A: You probably won't get in trouble, but it would be a good idea not to sign up for adult sites. Over ... | |
| selling homemade porn... | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I are thinking about starting a blog to market and showcase our home videos.The site ... A: If you are filming for your own, personal use, no permit is needed. However if you are ... | |
| California and Pornographic Material | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I found it interesting in your answer that you stated California is the only state to deem that ... A: Tony, Yes, I am familiar with the Theriault case in New Hampshire, and in fact I have referenced it ... | |
| Starting a new adult site. | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Hey, Up until the time I turned 18 I have had a great idea for an adult film site, that I am ... A: Eric, My answers depend heavily upon the type of content you are looking to produce. I have ... | |
| Porn Filming Location | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Can one use a home for an office/film shoot location in Arizona? A: The issue is not so much whether you can you an office or home for a film shoot, it's whether or not ... | |
| Adult business | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: What would you suggest to a person to do to get started in building their own adult site? IE: ... A: Jamie, I would first advise picking up the guide found at www.theadultbusinessformula.com. This ... | |
| Dominatrix videos in Florida | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm a photographer located on the gulf coast of Florida south of Tampa. My girlfriend is interested ... A: Even though no sexual contact is involved, due to the BDSM activities you still need to be concerned ... | |
| international | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering about the laws in distributing adult material shot outside the US, say shot in ... A: Wonz, The applicable federal regulation is at 28 CFR Part 75.1 (b), which requires you to obtain ... | |
| Foreign production | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Is there a resource where I can find foreign countries where Porn Production and Porn Production ... A: Shawn, The laws are not that straight-forward in this area. US companies are bound by the 2257 ... | |
| Illinois Laws | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Pepper, I have started an website in Illinois. I am wondering what are the laws pertaining ... A: Tean, There are a number of laws that would affect your ability to film and produce in your state. ... | |
| please help | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: What forms and agerrments are needed for models and crew How to start an adult film business and ... A: Archie, These questions are impossible to answer simply without knowing much more about what your ... | |
| Adult Entertainers and US Immigration Law | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: With the understanding that the majority of adult performers are hired as "Independent Contractors", ... A: Sterling, I am not an immigration expert, so I can't advise you regarding the appropriate visa, but ... | |
| Turnkey Porn Websites | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: These turnkey web packages seem to be to good to be true. Can you really make money by using one ... A: Bob, I have never personally seen anybody do very well with turnkey sites. Think about it - why ... | |
| Average cost in legal fees to start an adult website? | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Around how much money should someone expect to spend on necessary legal counsel costs prior to ... A: Lenny, Legal fees can vary tremendously, depending upon (1) the lawyer you retain, (2) the nature ... | |
| adult film | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: me and my wife are only interested in doing films together, can we do this? A: Richard, I'm not sure if you are asking whether it is legal for you and your wife to film together, ... | |
| Production issues | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: 1. Can you please give me a link to NY state's pandering laws. I have the prostitution laws. 2. I ... A: 1. You can visit http://prostitution.procon.org/viewbackgroundresource.asp?ResourceID=753 and ... | |
| Filming in public | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Is there any laws I should know about concerning filming in public? I'm talking about interviews or ... A: Chris, Local, state, and national laws typically affect your ability to film in public, so your ... | |
| Third party record retention | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: It's my understanding that the Department of Justice now allows producers of adult content to be ... A: Charles, Since my last email to you, my office has started third party record retention services. ... | |
| Shooting porn in Virginia? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I would like to start our own website based out of our home in Virginia, but someone ... A: If the activities are only between you and your husband, you shouldn't worry about prostitution ... | |
| Getting started in the UK | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to get off the ground in the UK and am currently raising money and buying equipment ready ... A: Jack, Unfortunately I am not an expert in adult entertainment law in the UK, but I do know that the ... | |
| Adult Website | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I would like to start a paid adult website to view us having sex. Is it legal to do so ... A: Lsster, There are no licenses or permits for this type of business, but having appropriate website ... | |
| Selling my business | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: For the last 11 years, I have owned a dungeon in NYC, which is a legal adult business. I am now ... A: Donna, Is your question related to how you market it for sale, or what the legal and contractual ... | |
| porn site! | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: how do i start a porn site, i got the girls already, but i don't know how to get started with one of ... A: Edward, There are plenty of issues to consider, more than I can adequately go through here. If you ... | |
| adult website content | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in starting an adult film website in California. What are the laws concerning ... A: Ben, There are a number of laws involved. You need to obtain a permit to film adult content in ... | |
| Canadian Law | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to produce an adult film to be sold to fans of my web-based show. I live in Canada, and ... A: You'll find some very good information on the current state of pornography law in Canada at ... | |
| How does Joe Francis get away with it? | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: We all know that the laws concerning pornography are very strict, and we all know that that the only ... A: First off, if you're referring to the Girls Gone Wild video series, I would disagree that the ... | |
| Marketing Adult Porn | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I looked around at the other questions, but didn't see anything that would address this, hope you ... A: No, you do not have the exact requirements as a primary producer. The record keeping and labeling ... | |
| STARTING MY BUSINESS | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm 23 years old and have team of about two friends that are interested in starting an adult ... A: Chris, Regarding your question, it is possible to register your business in CA or NV; whether that ... | |
| Marketing Adult Porn | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I looked around at the other questions, but didn't see anything that would address this, hope you ... A: Ben, The regulations require a secondary producer to comply with the recordkeeping and labeling ... | |
| Starting an adult website | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions: 1. Is it legal to film pornography in North Carolina? 2. Where can I purchase ... A: Dramace, I have frequently commented on the "legality" of filming sexually explicit conduct outside ... | |
| About Nude Modeling | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Is Nude Modeling illegal in Texas or any other state. I wanted to start a website that showcased ... A: Filming nude models who are not involved in any sexually explicit conduct would not trigger Texas' ... | |
| music in videos | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I've recently shot a movie featuring girls dancing to their favorite songs. While editing the movie ... A: Chris, Yes it would. You need to obtain a synchronization (or "sync") license to play copyrighted ... | |
| Want to start a website with user submitted content. | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently working with a team of friends to code and design a website much like youtube where ... A: Lenny, This is actually an unsettled area of the 2257 regulations (unfortunately, one of many). ... | |
| creating internet porn in Florida | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: involving nudity and masturbation etc, but I am unsure of the legal system involving this in ... A: Stephen, Paying talent for purely solo model work should not violate Florida's prostitution or ... | |
| Making blog 2257 compliant | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I am extremely confused as to what I need to do on my blog to make it compliant. I do not produce my ... A: Marcus, Based on the limited description you've provided, you would probably be considered a ... | |
| Want to start a website with user submitted content. | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently working with a team of friends to code and design a website much like youtube where ... A: Lenny, Tube sites carrying user generated adult content are running all sorts of very serious ... | |
| adult industry | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Me and a friend of mine want to get into the adult industry of photography and film making but we ... A: Cody, Texas is a particularly dangerous place to produce adult films, and I do not recommend ... | |
| How to protect an idea? | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mr. Pepper, I'm a new adult video producer and have come up with a new and unique way to ... A: Chris, Probably not. But keep in mind, certain methods may be patentable, so assuming your method ... | |
| Starting a pay website | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Me and a colleague have decided to start our own Adult website. We are planning on making a monthly ... A: Zack, Some of your questions require answers that are a bit too involved to answer here, but here ... | |
| Filming Adult Videos in Oregon | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: My business partner and are hoping to start an adult video production company, and simply market the ... A: Madeline, California is the only state where this is legal precedent establishing the legality for ... | |
| how to start a porn website | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Hey Dan, my name is Anthony and well I wanted to know what is needed to start a porn website. I am ... A: Anthony, There are numerous steps and items to consider. I assume when you say "porn filming" you ... | |
| 2257 Requirements for Banner/Affiliate Ads | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I had an interesting question posed to me today by a person who runs an adult artwork site. He ... A: Kelly, He probably would need to comply with the 2257 regs. If he formats, selects, alters the ... | |
| 2257/custodian of records/model release forms | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My name is Will And I'm a webmaster trying to build a adult site I have a couple of questions can ... A: You are running a strong risk by conducting this sort of production in Colorado, as it may violate ... | |
| getting started. | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I've been tossing around the idea of starting a porn site with myself and a few others as well. the ... A: Michelina, There are SEVERAL legal issues to consider, including having the right model releases, ... | |
| advice on first adult site | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: i'm in upstate,ny. here are my questions... if i'd do something like take photos and video clips of ... A: Regarding your question regarding the 2257 requirements, you can find some helpful information here: ... | |
| starting a adult web site | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Please tell me the laws in colorado about starting a adult web site based in colorado. And any laws ... A: Patricia, There are several laws that may affect your site, and it really depends on the type of ... | |
| Filming personal porn | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a small movie production, do sports and local business commercials. I was recently asked if ... A: Eddy, It really depends on the specifics of what you'll be shooting. You will also be subject to ... | |
| 2257/custodian of records/model release forms | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: My name is Will And I'm a webmaster trying to build a adult site I have a couple of questions can ... A: (1) If I was to operate a adult web site and the pictures and content are being shot in various ... | |
| Social Networking/Webcam/VOD Website | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Please point me in the right direction (website URL would be helpful) to research further ... A: 2257 is probably applicable to you in this situation - there is a further analysis that I would need ... | |
| Social Networking/Webcam/VOD Website | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Please point me in the right direction (website URL would be helpful) to research further ... A: Alana, Your question really relates to not only producing webcam shows and VOD, but the production ... | |
| NY Laws | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Hey Dan. Very helpful advice I Found in here from you. Thank you. I was wondering what are the NY ... A: Peter, There are no laws in New York specific to adult performance. There are several laws that ... | |
| Selling porn overseas | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: We would like to start producing adult videos here in South Africa and selling it to American and UK ... A: Yes, there are several U.S. distributors that may be interested, depending upon the quality and ... | |
| Porn | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I DID A PORN A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. I WENT TO LA TO MEET A MANAGER/PRODUCER. I RECIEVED THE CONTRACT ... A: The best first step would be to have a lawyer send a letter to this manager demanding that any ... | |
| is making a porn film illegal in some states? | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: which ones? how do i find out? i am assuming that all normal legal issues have been taken care of. A: Unfortunately there is no simple answer to your question. A little bit of background is necessary: ... | |
| Solo Girl and Girl on Girl website laws | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: are there any laws that can put a halt to a solo girl or girl on girl website even if all the ... A: If the contract involves conduct that would otherwise be illegal in your state, then it would not be ... | |
| Filming in Rhode Island | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Dan, I am looking to start a production company in Rhode Island. What are the laws pertaining to ... A: Dee, You have asked several questions which cannot be answered simply through this forum. I also ... | |
| Writing adult films | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Curious to know how someone would go about writing adult films. I don't want to direct per se, or be ... A: Lisa, This is very much a "who you know" business, so networking is key. There are a series of ... | |
| Adult Film | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am very interested in entering or getting started in the Adult Film industry. How would i actually ... A: I assume you are asking how to be a performer in the industry. Pick up a copy of Breaking Into Porn ... | |
| where | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: where can i go for tryouts in new york city? A: If you are asking if there are open casting calls for adult films, there are no such thing. I'd ... | |
| finding a company | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Tim & Dawn here. married cpl living in Fl. wondering how to go about finding a company that can buy ... A: Tim & Dawn, Your best bet would be to try to distribute your tape yourself. It will be difficult ... | |
| How to pay porn performers | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey Dan, I read a recent answer to a question about whether a producer has to issue a 1099 tax form ... A: Will, 1099s are issued to any talent that are not employees, but independent contractors, and who ... | |
| BBW Adult Films | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My Name is Matthew and i am a really huge fan of BBW Films and i was wondering... How Would a guy ... A: I'd recommend picking up a copy of "Breaking into Porn" which you can get at ... | |
| 2257 question | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Ok, I purchased a domain name and have hosting now. My site is being built but is not a adult site. ... A: Robert, Although I cannot provide legal advice here, I can give you the applicable regulation which ... | |
| Producing Adult films in Illinois | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Dan, thank you so much for taking time to answer a lot of our question. My questions are about ... A: Kunnan, I cannot provide legal advice in this forum, so I can only provide you with general ... | |
| Becoming a porn director? | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: What should i do to get into directing porn, other than the education? ANSWER: Do you mean ... A: Directing independent is easier in the sense that you can learn simply by doing. I HIGHLY recommend ... | |
| Permits and legal forms | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning on starting my own adult movie production company and have read numerous answers on ... A: Will, In answering your questions: 1. Is there a site where I can get the legal documents such as ... | |
| how 2 get started | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Hey can you give me any information on how to get started with my own porn business? The legal stuff ... A: Joey, In this economy, good for you on taking control of your career. This is an excellent time to ... | |
| How do I get into Porn? | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering How do i Get into porn. I live in Michigan and there is nothing to find here. Im not ... A: There are producers who will work with every body type and genre. Check out sites like ... | |
| Adult Film Star Salaries | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: From your website, I learned that adult-film actors are paid by the scene and that they are NOT paid ... A: Frank, First, it depends if the talent are under "contract" or not. This term is somewhat ... | |
| Adult Website | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have several questions, I would like to start a website, in which I can sell adult movies etc. Is ... A: Please note that I cannot provide legal advice in this forum. As is typically the case with respect ... | |
| How often does this happen? | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I was modeling for a photoshoot and was seduced by the photographer. We had sex in his room and when ... A: Laura, Yes, a release form ordinarily needs to be very specific about the types of authorized use. ... | |
| Compensation for new Talent | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: Hey Dan I’m sorry if you answered this question already. I have a gift for meeting girls who want ... A: Some of the larger production companies pay finders and other types of broker fees for finding ... | |
| sologirl site | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: can a adult sologirl site be based out of texas legally? i did not think it was any problem, but i ... A: Like anything else in this industry, the answer is it depends. You probably won't run afoul of ... | |
| Missouri Laws | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I've been reading some of the great answers you've given other people asking business questions ... A: Dallas, Google the Mann Act, which, although not enforced much in recent years, could affect ... | |
| Am I in touble now? | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I am 13 and a girl and I was watching some porn on sextv1 and it had teenage porn on there and I ... A: Without knowing exactly what sort of material you saw, I can't definitively answer your question. ... | |
| Missouri Laws | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I've been reading some of the great answers you've given other people asking business questions ... A: Missouri does not have specific laws in this area. However, you can view Missouri's prostitution ... | |
| Photo Release Form | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: Dan, Once a model (18 years old or older) signs a photo/video release form then I pretty much have ... A: Titio, Not necessarily. It depends upon the provisions of the release, your jurisdiction, and what ... | |
| Talent Agency | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I am new to the adult modeling agency business and I have opened a BBW specific agency. Do you have ... A: Promote, promote, promote. Get yourself a great website, and market the hell out of it on various ... | |
| Starting adult entertainment business | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: Dan, I'm a college student interested in the adult film industry from a non-talent perspective. I ... A: Dave, 1. I would recommend you start by going to my website at www.adultwebsitelawyer.com and ... | |
| Legal action/harrassment | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Assuming that all state and federal laws are complied with, how likely is it that a porn website ... A: Dino, I don't have any statistics for this question (not sure if anyone does), but obviously if you ... | |
| xxx site | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: i have just started a porn wesite and i would like to know how to drive chaep adult traffic to my ... A: There are a bunch of businesses that will do this. Off-hand, I know of www.joestraffic.com, or ... | |
| Network Marketing Online Adult Products and Services | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: This week there was a major launch a networking marketing (MLM)company which provides online adult ... A: Mike, This is a very broad question, and I'm not familiar with the MLM company in question. I ... | |
| Porn movie info | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions. I have heard that there are teen porn movies where teens have sex. Is that ... A: There are thousands of porn movies with teens 18 and over in the U.S., most of which are made ... | |
| How do I set up an adult pay site for people to view MY OWN content? | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: It's my first time on this forum, I only found it today, but I've searching for the answer to this ... A: Pamela, Congrats on your soaring popularity! With 10 videos, you have enough content to get a pay ... | |
| models for hire | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: How do you go about finding a star for hire if I wanted to start my own movies and start a legit ... A: Larry, Fortunately, there is no shortage of sources to find talent for adult films. You can start ... | |
| starting a small production company | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I live in the LA area and with a business partner would like to start an adult film production ... A: Chris, You have a number of very broad questions which are impossible to fully answer here. Let me ... | |
| adult website | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I live in Indiana. I know I cannot run a adult porn site from home legally due to california being ... A: Robert, First, your premise that CA is the only state in which you can operate an adult site isn't ... | |
| how do i go about filming adult videos | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Hey im trying to start an adult film business but, i have no idea what the laws are and mostly what ... A: There are LOTS of topics and issues to work through here. So much of this depends upon where you ... | |
| how to start selling my own pron | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I have an adult toys site coming soon and i would like to sell my own pron on it. I do have the ... A: Short answer: it depends. It depends on what your license and usage rights are with your website, ... | |
| Sell my movie and make money | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I would like to make a good quality porn movie. And sell either the edited or all the raw material ... A: It sounds like you want to be a content provider/licensor. In most cases, if done right, it can be ... | |
| ADULT WEBSITE | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: IS NUDE PHOTOGRAPHS CONSIDERED OBSCENE MATERIAL IN MISSOURI? I AM ALSO STARTING AN ADULT WEBSITE ... A: I am not aware of any court decisions in Missouri identifying simple nude photographs as obscene. ... | |
| Adult Film Making | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Is there any legal way to shoot adult film/website content in Virginia? A: Although I've answered this question a number of times for various states, here is what I typically ... | |
| how do i get internet porn off sites? | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: i did porn in the beginging of 2007 and have not yet drop off the sites..my question is i know they ... A: Michelle, Without seeing the model release that you signed with the producer, there is no way for ... | |
| Chicago based internet site | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I would like to use the City of Chicago as my back drop and pretend like it all happeneinig in ... A: I'm not sure what type of inspection you're referring to. If you are talking about inspections ... | |
| papers | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: Quick,me and my friends have been making amateurporn,but if we wanted to start putting it out,would ... A: Assuming that (a) you are producing your films in conformance with state and federal law, and (b) ... | |
| Filming for personal collection | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in making (and starring in) adult films solely for my personal enjoyment. I intend to ... A: John, 1. In your opinion, would some/most actresses be willing to work under these circumstances? ... | |
| Getting in | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: My gf and i want to get into porn. She is very attractive and I am in average shape, above ave ... A: I'd recommend you start your own independent film company to produce your own films and distribute ... | |
| starting adult filming and prod. co. in MA | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I am starting porn company in MA and was wondering where I can find how to go about getting proper ... A: Dee, MA does not have any laws that affirmatively permit the production of pornography content, so ... | |
| How do i get into the porn industry? | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Im 18 years old, i live in florida and i want to get into porn. but the problem is i dont know where ... A: This is a common question - I've copied my previous response below: It is very difficult as a male ... | |
| how do i get started in the adult film industry | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I am 20 yrs old and live in Florida,I am interested in acting and modeling in both web cam and adult ... A: I recommend you check out http://www.xbiz.com/articles/96185/becoming+film+star+2008 and consider ... | |
| Am I not straight anymore? | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13.I'm a girl.I feel that I'm overeffactuated with breasts.I searched on the internet about ... A: Corrina, I am not the right expert to answer your question. However, I may be able to recommend a ... | |
| Non Nudity - Title 18 Section 2257? | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Dan, If model's private area (up and bottom) are covered by hands do we still have to comply with ... A: I cannot provide specific legal advice to you over these boards, however I can describe the ... | |
| Rules/Guide to Amateur Internet Porn | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently decided that I'd like to as a side project make and attempt to distribute a small amateur ... A: Tonda, You are asking questions that full-time adult webmasters can spend years getting right. ... | |
| How to do a legal interview? | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: hey Dan.... first off since going thru 'an reading your answer i have been refocus and handling ... A: Harlem, This is a very common concern, and an area in which I see people screwing up all the time. ... | |
| Starting up | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in getting into the adult industry more on the side of production, writing, ... A: This business is very much a "who you know" type of business. I assume you are talking about ... | |
| Partner porn | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: How hard or easy is it to get into the porn industry with a partner? I am looking to get into the ... A: There are many independent film producers who start as partner tandems. Their success obviously ... | |
| Problems with doing porn? | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm in college and have received several offers to do porn. I have no problem doing it and could use ... A: Alex, I think if you're asking the question you probably already know the answer. It really depends ... | |
| Legal issues in Australia | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a student film maker from Adelaide, Australia looking at starting up my own adult film ... A: I am not an expert in Australia law, but my understanding is that there are extremely stringent ... | |
| Which state to start a llc. ? | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: We are almost ready to start casting for our first adult film. I live in one state but I plan on ... A: Regarding the NV vs CA LLC, I would need to know more about where you'll concentrate your ... | |
| Nevada Filming | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: Do you know if there are any legal ways to film pornography in Nevada? The reason I'm asking is the ... A: You should view the filming of pornography like the regulation of prostitution in Nevada. Under ... | |
| Selling My Product | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Just a couple of quick questions, if you will. 1) I reside in the UK but how can i get my DVD's out ... A: Ben, 1. Are you talking about distribution in the US or UK? I am familiar with some good ... | |
| mail to starlets, contacting producers | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Do the agencies forward mail to the starlets? How do you contact the producers? ANSWER: It depends ... A: To get any traction for business proposals, you'd want to work through an agent or other ... | |
| International laws?? | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I am looking into starting an adult video company, but am going to only be using models from other ... A: You would still be subject to local obscenity laws in the U.S, as well as the 2257 regulations. In ... | |
| Is this considered porn? | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I am someone who has a pie in the face fetish. Strange huh?Yes I like to have girls hit me with ... A: I'm not sure what your specific concern is - whether this content is labeled "pornography" or not ... | |
| adult film legal issues | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I keep hearing that payin women to be adult films is illegal cause it is considered prostitution and ... A: Darren, Many of these sites do their shoots in California. But others do not, so let me explain ... | |
| models info | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I am working on starting a adult website that is not hard core porn but just nudity and modeling and ... A: Hermicia, There are a number of issues and areas you should address. If you haven't already done ... | |
| 2257 FORMS | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: HEY DAN. IS THERE A DIFFRENCE IN THE MODEL RELEASE FORM WHEN YOU ARE SHOOTING A PORN , AND WHEN YOU ... A: Jamel, It sounds as if you are talking about two different things. 2257 requires you to have, ... | |
| print work | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I want to produce a aldult calender with pornographic images ? Is that illegal in the state of nj ? A: Will you be producing your own images, or licensing images from third parties? If the latter, ... | |
| job | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: im a blk male and i want a porn job how do i get one or start a web site A: It is very difficult to get an acting job in porn as a male, unless you're willing to do gay scenes ... | |
| website in CT | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Me and my girlfriend are starting a adult website , we have the purchased adult website template ... A: First, you can view CT's prostitution laws here: ... | |
| custodian of records | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: hey dan, my question to you is this, accoridng to the 2257 law, your records must be kept by a ... A: The records must be kept at an address that is your principal place of business. It must be an ... | |
| amount of $ it takes to start up adult website | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: My business partner and I are interested in starting and adult website. We are going in with 100k. ... A: Nate, Production and other related business costs can vary greatly depending upon the nature and ... | |
| Creating a porn company? | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: My question is probably quiet complicated but I was wondering how to create a fetish porn company. I ... A: Paul, First, you are smart to consider a particular niche - they fare far better than generic porn ... | |
| Florida Law | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: What are the Florida law pertaining to an adult web site that will produce cam shows? Is there a way ... A: Amanda, Your question really relates to not only producing cam shows, but the production of any ... | |
| need an advice | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I am seriously thinking to go into adult film business,can you advice how can i advertise or how to ... A: Hector, This is an extremely broad question. I would need a lot more specific information about ... | |
| Really? | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: For a man who claims to be an adult industry lawyer, you damn sure haven’t got a clue what you are ... A: Nothing like an anonymous, angry, non-specific post which only serves to harm the reputation of this ... | |
| Just Curiouse Very Seriouse | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and i have been seriously thinking about doing some work in the Adult Film Industry. I ... A: Are you looking to produce your own films, or work for a studio? If you you're looking to start ... | |
| Texas Laws | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I am considering starting an adult online pay-site based in Texas. I had a few questions: What laws ... A: I will do my best to give you my thoughts to these questions, but ultimately, I would need to ... | |
| adult film start up | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: 1. what laws govern the start-up in maryland. 2. what type of camera and lightning would be needed ... A: Arthur, Below are my responses: 1. Several, depending upon how you intend to get your talent and ... | |
| how i start | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: can i make a home porn movie and get paid for it A: This is an extremely broad question - the short answer is "yes," but you need to know how to do it ... | |
| check or cash | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: hey dan, listen how does a adult company pay the actors? cash or company check, or does the company ... A: Jamel, Your company should always pay by check, so you can ensure that appropriate taxes are paid, ... | |
| Amateur Dominatrix | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: . I am in the UK and I really would like to have my movies and documentaries published. We have a ... A: Nikki, Are you asking how to do this in the UK? If so, I am not an expert on UK law. If you are ... | |
| starting a company | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: he dan how are you, listen iam a 25 year old man from new york, and i want to start my own ... A: "Wrong" in this business can be a relative term. You can view New York's statute on obscenity at ... | |
| Basic legal questions | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: 1.) I'm looking to create a website with adult-video content. Do I need a permit to create the ... A: Chris, These are very involved questions that cannot be simply answered in this forum. Moreover, ... | |
| Brian Berke and Giirlzinc | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend is trying to break into the Biz in Fla. and is looking to work with Brien Berke and ... A: I don't comment on other companies/businesses in this forum, however I do not have any personal ... | |
| Need help | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: My name is William and I need some help regarding a adult web site that I'm about to run. My first ... A: William, To answer your first question - do you need an attorney to start and run an adult website. ... | |
| Shooting In NY / NJ / CT | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I live in NY and want to shoot in NY / NJ / CT area. I'm told that CA is the only place I can shoot ... A: California is the only state in the country in which the production of sexually explicit content is ... | |
| Management Position & More | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I am currently 19 years old but have very many connects within the porn industry. I found this girl ... A: Percentages typically increased based upon the experience and track-record of the manager or agent. ... | |
| startin an adult web site | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i understand that it is illegal to pay some to make an adult film.but would it be legal for someone ... A: Your premise that it is necessarily illegal to pay someone to make an adult film is incorrect. ... | |
| Looking to start amateur porn | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I do a fair amount of film editing and tri pod camera work and was thinking of trying to do some ... A: First, the steps you'd need to take to get started depend heavily upon the jurisdiction in which you ... | |
| How to start an adult film business or adult website LEGALLY. | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: 1. what kind of permit I need to have in california to have a adult web site? also i have to film ... A: Eric, these are highly involved questions and require specific legal advice, which I cannot give in ... | |
| Starting production of adult film | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a team that is ready to start producing adult films in Ga. Where do I look to find out the ... A: Not sure what you mean by paperwork - are you talking about governmental documents, or documents to ... | |
| forming an LLC | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I live in NY, but intend to produce adult videos in California, for legal reasons. I intend to form ... A: I don't have any specific preference with registered agents. The balance of your questions involve ... | |
| Getting into Producing, Directing, Etc... | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Firstly I live in dc and know about the whole "not outside of CA" rule, but how do people know where ... A: Dro, Well, law enforcement can find out where you're shooting if (a) people associated with your ... | |
| Filming adult content in ..Arizona ?? | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning, My questions is i live in Phoenix Arizona ..from what I've been told this is a very ... A: Arizona has not been known as one of the "friendlier" places to produce adult content, but there are ... | |
| Becoming A Pornstar | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 29 year old woman and I wanna become a professional pornstar. By professional pornstar, I mean ... A: Kelly, Your best bet is to work with an agency that can get you in front of the larger studios (if ... | |
| Adult Content Production PA | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: My background is in web site development / computer programming. I have a friend who wants to ... A: Jared, You ask a lot of good questions, and the risks you raise are all quite real. However, you ... | |
| Porn VS. Adult video | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I was thinking about tapping into the adult video films and had a few questions I could not find ... A: There are a few inaccuracies in your question. It is not illegal to produce porn outside of CA, it ... | |
| VA/DC/MD | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I want start producing adult films in either VA/DC/MD. Is it legal in any of these states? It's hard ... A: Rob, If you check some of my earlier answers, you'll see my explanation on this. In a nutshell, ... | |
| legal | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: my question is not about production but legal representation. i am in california and i am sesoned in ... A: Derrick, I don't like to publicize the distributors' names, since I respect their integrity, and ... | |
| Startup in Washington | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I would like to start my own specialty website based out of Everett, Washington. I was wondering if ... A: You have numerous legal considerations, and as I tell EVERYONE, if you get into this business ... | |
| I want to be porn star | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm Reem (girl) from Kuwait. I'm 19 years old . I going to live in America next month . My dream is ... A: Reem, You should find a good agency that can assist you. You can find list of agencies at websites ... | |
| website | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how to start a website like sublimedirectory, or ampland, that basically links ... A: These sites act as affiliates to the adult sites, which pay out percentages of sign-ups to ... | |
| Filming overseas | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: We are a small group who would have all the equipment and the capital to shoot adult material. We ... A: In short, the answer is yes - there is lots of non-U.S. content being distributed in the U.S. every ... | |
| How to audition | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in trying out for an adult film, but do not know where to go or how to sign up for ... A: Some companies do have open casting calls or auditions, but it is pretty uncommon. These are usually ... | |
| porn actor | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: i live in usa and how to become a porn actor in united states of america. A: It's not easy. I recommend reading this article: http://www.xbiz.com/articles/96185, and consider ... | |
| website creation in CA | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking to start my own adult website with original content. I'm aware of all the talent ... A: There are permits required to shoot adult films in CA, and they are typically obtained by the city ... | |
| commercial space | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I want to rent commercial space in NH and have live dancers for a website with chat and video. ... A: Stacy, Unfortunately I cannot provide legal advice on these boards. I can direct you to ... | |
| Shooting content in hotel rooms | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I shoot solo girl content only, photos and video clips. No guys or girl/girl. My question is, ... A: Dee - my sense is that the risk would be relatively low of consequences beyond getting kicked out, ... | |
| Launching an Adult Video Website | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to launch an online adult video website but am concerned about basing our operations in ... A: Mark, My law firm assists adult filmmakers across the country, so I'd be happy to chat with you. ... | |
| Shooting content in hotel rooms | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I shoot solo girl content only, photos and video clips. No guys or girl/girl. My question is, ... A: You do run certain risks by not getting the express permission of the property owner when doing ... | |
| Florida Laws | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I've looked over a lot of questions on this site pertaining to State Laws and noticed that one of ... A: Yes, it is true that California is the only state in which it is settled law that the production of ... | |
| getting started. | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I NEED TO GET INTO PORN. i know you heard this so many times, but i live in New York and i have no ... A: I can tell you that having 9" in your pants is not enough. Acting in this business is nothing that ... | |
| Plus Size | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Ok well i am 21,white and a plus size woman and have always been intrested in the porn industry, i ... A: Of course! There is porn for every niche you can think of. The industry is more difficult and less ... | |
| First Shoot | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: We are a newly formed european production company about to go into our first set of filming. however ... A: Dave, European law can differ greatly from the laws in the U.S. in this area, so I am not qualified ... | |
| Adult amateur content for web distribution (approx prices and reqiured papers) | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I plan to start producing amateur POV-style adult content with a small crew of people, - just 3-4 ... A: If it is illegal to produce this content in your country, then presumably any contracts you have ... | |
| Playboy TV | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Since legally you must be in Ca. to make porn, how does Playboy TV get away with showing "home ... A: This is a very complex answer to what appears to be a simple question. The short of is that Playboy ... | |
| starting a porn business in the baltimore/washington area. | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning sir. Well, the question is simple and one i know you've seen a dozon times. How (or ... A: The first step is to definitely get educated about the business - research, research, research! ... | |
| Adult Film | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old French White Male looking for a help to get into the adult film industry, I am ... A: I'm not very familiar with UK agencies, but you should start your search there to see which ones ... | |
| How to market your own original content? | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: My business partner and I have plans to begin producing our own adult content, which we believe will ... A: Fees greatly vary, especially depending upon the niche, quality, and variety. Plus, fees will ... | |
| home made porn | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: my gf and i want to know if it is legal to sell our own sex tapes. we live in ny . and if so, can ... A: The only state in which it is affirmatively legal to product and distribute pornographic content is ... | |
| Performer Contracts | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I've work in the adult entertainment industry via local strip clubs for a few years now, I'm a DJ. I ... A: I suppose you can do some searching online to find form contracts, but since getting it wrong can ... | |
| Adult Pictures & E-mail | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Is it legal to download adult images (pictures) and send them to an e-mail account for viewing and ... A: The question of whether material is obscene or not is constantly litigated, and there is no simple ... | |
| Starting Porn Business in Montreal | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I've had a thought into starting a porn business in Montreal. i was wondering how much do you think ... A: This is an extremely broad question. What kind of porn business? Do you want to create your own ... | |
| pornsite | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: can you put me in touch with a reputable company that will build me a site and run it for me there ... A: I don't know of anybody that has purchased a turnkey adult site from a company, had the company run ... | |
| Texas & Fetish videos | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I want to produce some fetish videos and sell them on the internet. Since I live in Texas I'm afraid ... A: If you're truly looking to minimize your legal exposure for obscenity liability, producing and ... | |
| MA start up question | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in starting up a website featuring male solo videos filmed in Massachusetts. Do you ... A: You can view Massachusetts' obscenity laws at ... | |
| Where can I find real porn models in Toronto | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I have worked with several amateurs in the past and currently I create videos and stills for a few ... A: Here are some agencies in Canada: G.A.L. Models, Wray's Model and Talent, Select Model Management, ... | |
| how do u go about starting or getting in filming and production | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm going to school for digital media and video production and I was wondering how do I go about ... A: If you're interested in working for a larger production house, then you'll want to look to companies ... | |
| getting into porn industry | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm 35, black, plus size and want to get involved in porn industry as a performer. What are my ... A: Your best bet is to contact agencies to see if any of them would be interested in working with you. ... | |
| how do I get into the industry since I'm from toronto? | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I really want to make it in the porn industry I love sex and money, the only problem is I'm from ... A: Here are a few to check out in Canada: G.A.L. Models, Wray's Model and Talent, Select Model ... | |
| how do I get into the industry since I'm from toronto? | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I really want to make it in the porn industry I love sex and money, the only problem is I'm from ... A: I assume from your post that you're looking to get in as talent in the industry? If so, you should ... | |
| production outside U.S. | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: We are young and talented group of professionals in TV and cinema industry, willing to produce a few ... A: This is an extremely broad question, that not only deals with compliance with federal law, but also ... | |
| Masturbation | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: One more ? if you please. Is solo or group male masturbation legally considered porn or even sex if ... A: You are asking whether certain acts would be considered "obscene," and thus potentially illegal to ... | |
| creating my adult web site | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: i need help in starting my adult web site and i know that you can guide me in the best direction ... A: Please visit my website at www.adultwebsitelawyer.com for information on how to contact me. ... | |
| online porn | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: ME & MY WIFE WANT TO START & ADULT ONLINE(BIZ)BUT WE DONT KNOW HOW 2 GET THIS UP & PRUNING. WE WANT ... A: There are a number of issues and areas you should address. If you haven't already done so, you ... | |
| Web Site builder | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I need a list of companies that build Adult web sites.My site will take payments for members and ... A: Fred, Here are a couple of recommendations: I've heard good things about www.adultwebdesign.com. ... | |
| creating my adult web site | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: i need help in starting my adult web site and i know that you can guide me in the best direction ... A: Without seeing the contract you used, I have no idea whether it provides you with the rights you ... | |
| Distribution questions | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Two questions, since my wife and I are curious about starting up a business either making adult ... A: I assume from your post that you are wife plan on producing and starring in your adult film. Unless ... | |
| Record keeping requirements | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: What happens if someone produces a movie and meets all the record keeping requirements and then ... A: That is basically correct, although it can depend upon the nature of the "change" from the original ... | |
| new production company | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: we have recently put together a production company and are in post production for our first movie, ... A: There are literally hundreds of distributors in the U.S. VCA, Vivid, Elegant Angel, Evil Angel, the ... | |
| Adult Filming | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Well me and my friend are ready to start our business in producing our own adult content and selling ... A: I'm not sure what you mean when you say you have a law firm in NY who is putting your business ... | |
| Distribute Amateur Self -Made Clips | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: What would be legalities involved in purchasing video clips made by couples, amateur performers and ... A: I've answered similar questions like this before, but here it is again: There are a number of ... | |
| Affiliate website legalities | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: Dan, What are the legalities affiliated with operating an affiliate website? What do I maintain? ... A: The issues are much the same when running a site with your own content. You need to understand the ... | |
| Legal cost for a start-up | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping you can give me a rough ballpark estimate on how much it would cost to hire a lawyer to ... A: Depending upon the jurisdiction you are in, you may still need to deal with local obscenity ... | |
| where do fetish films fit in? | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: So California is the only place where it is legal to produce adult films. By adult film, I mean a ... A: I am a member of the Free Speech Coalition, and would recommend you join them as well if you're ... | |
| where do fetish films fit in? | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: So California is the only place where it is legal to produce adult films. By adult film, I mean a ... A: Like most issues in this business, the answers depends on the details. At the end of the day, if ... | |
| adult production in texas | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I am wanting to move to Austin texas and start an adult entertainment production company. It will ... A: The only jurisdiction in which it is affirmatively legal to produce adult content is in California. ... | |
| adult website focused on hentai/anime | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I want to build an adult website that focuses on anime/hentai content. Other than the reviews I'd ... A: Although you may not need to comply with the requirements of 18 U.S.C. 2257 and its associated ... | |
| breaking in | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how to find porn auditions in the oklahoma/north texas area A: I am not aware of any adult production companies in that area, and since California is the only ... | |
| Adult legal pittfalls outside of California | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Dan,I am interested in starting and growing an adult media company outside of California and notice ... A: The first thing to recognize is that just because you see other companies producing conduct, whether ... | |
| Porn Star | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I want to become a porn star how do I get started? A: Assuming you don't know anybody in the business, your best bet is to find a reputable agency to rep ... | |
| Buying the rights to Adult Content | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: Given the massive amount of Adult Content produced each year, I am wondering if there is a mountain ... A: Philip, I am not aware of any central repository - you would need to contact the individual ... | |
| Amatuer Films | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I live in CA and am curious about laws regarding filming sex acts in my home using a digital video ... A: Andrew, There are a number of issues and areas you should address. If you haven't already done so, ... | |
| Titles of Movies | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: Is it a big deal in the industry to recycle the names of movies? I really want to start a series ... A: Depending upon the success of the movie, magazine, or other content brand, you can certainly expect ... | |
| Q's Re: Legalities around Adult Media | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: Dan, I am in start up mode in an Adult Production company. My business will deal with shooting ... A: You've asked some very broad and complex questions, of which it is impossible for me to fully and ... | |
| filming porn in GA. | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I read where you wrote, "there are no agencies in GA." Why is that? What are the laws in Georgia? If ... A: I don't believe I ever wrote that there are no agencies in GA - there may be, but I'm not familiar ... | |
| How to begin? | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to know where to begin in starting my own adult production company..I can imagine that ... A: There is a LOT of information you're looking for - more than I can provide in a simple post. You ... | |
| get into the porn ind. | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend and i would love to make porn movies, but we cant drive or fly to calf. is there any ... A: Porn videos are produced in nearly every state in the country. If the two of are exclusive to each ... | |
| starting a site | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: im wanting to start my own porn site. I'm a college student and the money would be nice to pay my ... A: I'm guessing you're interested in soliciting talent from your college who are "first timers." ... | |
| starting a site | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: im wanting to start my own porn site. I'm a college student and the money would be nice to pay my ... A: Well... what kind of site do you want to start? Do you want to produce your own content? Do you ... | |
| i want to be a gay porn start | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: yea people say that its hard to be a gay blk porn star is it really?and wat r the regulations to ... A: As a guy, it is a lot easier to get work in gay porn than straight. That being said, your chances ... | |
| start | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: i want to start my own porn-site, i want to shoot my own material hire some talent, shoot and post ... A: There are no licenses required to launch an adult website, however I would STRONGLY recommend you ... | |
| Starting a BBW Model site. | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I had recently started to build a website for BBW models. I would like to set it up were the models ... A: Most models are paid a flat fee for video or photo shoots, but if they're willing to accept a ... | |
Dan Pepper
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Expertise
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 one of the industry's leading 2257 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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