19.1.1 That's not very encouraging... I really want to do it. Tell mehow.
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This article is from the Sex Movies FAQ, by director@gti.net (The Director) with numerous contributions by others.
19.1.1 That's not very encouraging... I really want to do it. Tell mehow.
It is considerably easier for females. Jim South at World
Modelling is one of only two licensed agencies in the
business. The other one is sort of in/out of it as I write.
Long ago (late 60s, I think) two licenses were issued for this
sort of talent agency, and no more will ever be (at least the
Powers That Be Have So Decreed).
According to people in the know, the current way to get into
the biz for a female (always much easier than gents) is to
first: Answer that ad in the Classifieds of most LA papers
sending you to WMA.
But, secondly, through amateur videos. They don't pay squat,
and they now seem to comprise the "minor leagues" with the
Owners looking at promising new talent.
Prayer is always good. The male "stud" is the rarest of
creatures. Everyone thinks that he can be one, and every
producer has heard it so often that he tends to tune it right
out. But, if this still does not dissuade you, let me mention
the qualifications:
1. Dick size is not THAT important. The camera (and your
imagination) makes them all look larger than life. But,
underhung can truly be a disadvantage.
Somebody named Dave Cannon made a career for himself by
being the only gent that his girlfriend, Bridgette Monet
-- a big star at the time -- would screw. This was his
entrance (and exit, it's a 2-edged sword). The classic
way in is by bringing a porn mega-babe with you. It
worked for Ken (Seka's ex) and for Bud (Hypatia's hubby).
2. Also (though down the same road) through amateur shoots.
But, again, the demand for males is negligible (approved
plumbing is a MUST, and hard to find), and the demand for
females -- while not as insatiable as in the 70's(when
any girl who wanted to could) and the 80's (when any
reasonably good-looking girl etc.), the business is
always on the look for fresh meat.
Now, I realize that you may believe your destiny is to be a
porn stud, and I don't want to dissuade you, but I offer this
advice:
What is most necessary in the porn stud is the ability to jerk
himself off (so as to come on cue). The ones I've known have
privately bemoaned the hamburger it's made of their sex lives,
and the fact that they're now trapped from here to eternity:
always wondering if someone will see their movies. The social
crap you'll take is quite a bit more hostile than that the
ex-porn-kitten takes.
A great trick is to find a girl to bring with you. If they
drool over her, they'll accept you -- if SHE insists. But
watch it... she has a way of forgetting who got her into the
biz in the first place.
Brandy Alexandre sez:
It pays to hang out and chat in the agent's office every few
days for MONTHS until he gets to know you and knows you aren't
a pervert, rapist or law enforcement. Or get to know someone
in the business who may eventually recommend you.
Bill Majors concurs:
When I moved from NYC to LA 10 years ago I tried to find
talent. It wasn't until a friend actually took me to several
agents and vouched for me that I was able to get talent lined
up. While I guess it might be possible to break through it is
much easier just to find someone in the business and ask them
to give you a hand. In spite of all of our competition we are
basically a friendly bunch.
In the end, getting into the adult video business is really no different
than going to Universal and telling them you want to star with Tom Hanks
in their next feature. :-)
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