Expert: Jim Boyd - 9/30/2007

Question
What are your suggestions for a female actress to start out in the adult film industry?
What are the qualifications and what is a good way to start?

Answer
Hi Layla,

The best way for a woman to start is to find someone like myself (a producer) to give them a shot or through one of the reputable Adult Talent agents.

I would suggest you start by contacting one (or all)  of the following Adult Talent agencies.

www.lhtalent.com (Lighthouse Talent owned and operated by Seymore Butts)

www.ladirectmodels.com

www.foxxxmodeling

www.exoticstarmodels.com

www.absolutemodeling.com


Also, email me directly with a couple of photos and I’ll see if there is a possibility of you fitting into a couple of shoots I have coming up before the end of the year. I cannot make any promises, but I’m always willing to consider fresh faces.

Qualifications: Well, as one would expect, it helps to be very attractive, and in great shape. You must, of course, be free of any STDs or other communicable diseases. You will need to have the ability to work without embarrassment in front of the cameras, other cast members, and the production crew.

I’m sure you have seen several adult films, so you really just need to think back on them and ask yourself two questions:

1)   “Am I comfortable with those types of sexual situations and acts?"

2)   Can I do those things with a guy/girl who may be a total stranger to me?”.

If you answer “yes” to both then I think it would befit you to proceed and give the Adult industry a try. However, if you answer “maybe” or “I don’t know” too either question, then there is a very good chance that porn really isn’t in your best interest.

Now, assuming you answered “yes”  to both questions, you need to give sreious thought to the type of work you are willing to do (Anal, girl/girl, DPs, threesomes, ect.) and make sure anyone you may be working with (agents, produces, and directors) has that information up front.

Good Luck with whatever you decide.

Jim Boyd
jboyd@sexweb.la