With all the controversy surrounding "Zack & Miri Make a Porno", the Kevin Smith mainstream flick about two financially-strapped roommates who decide to make an amateur porn movie, many people are wondering how realistic the premise of the movie actually is.
The editors at Asylum.com decided to ask real-life porn star and director Belladonna for some tips for the would-be porn auteurs at home. Read their article for her advice such as: be thorough in casting, use natural lighting and be creative:
[from asylum.com] Last week, we saw the release of "Zack and Miri Make a Porno," a feel-good flick in which the titular characters, um, make a porno. But just how realistic is Hollywood's porn fantasy? We turned to Belladonna, adult star, director, producer and host of this year's AVN awards, to find out what a couple of amateurs would really need to know to be successful in the flesh trade.
Work with what you've got.
Belladonna recommends keeping it simple with a hand-held camera and free locations. "We've shot in every room of our house including the garage," she says. "We shoot during the day always because we really like natural lighting. Our house has a lot of windows, which makes the product look good." Got that? Natural light.
Be creative!
Apparently, Zack and Miri's idea to create a "Star Wars" spoof entitled "Star Whores" isn't all that far-fetched. Belladonna says, "Usually what I do for each movie is have a theme. The last movie I did was all secretary. " Check out these classic porn movie spoofs if you need inspiration.
Belladonna will be co-hosting the 2009 AVN Awards at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on January 10. For more information on Bella, go to www.enterbelladonna.com.
