Another pie-in-the-sky article about the adult business. What it should be telling you is that there’s too many porn performers as it is and that many of the women are supplementing their incomes by hooking on the side.
From www.ecommerce-journal.com – Making money in the adult business: studios and talent agencies
In good and bad times, sex sells [no longer]. If you want to make money working as a porn star, consider introducing yourself to adult studios and talent agencies. They provide regular people with the opportunity to jump into the adult industry and become a professional performer.
However, without the right contacts you have minimal chances to start your career. Read more about the ways to make your porn star dreams a reality, step closer to potential stardom and boost your profits.
How much can you earn?
American porn industry is a close-knit and highly secretive field. Consequently, it is very difficult to get information about the profits in this business. Almost all porn stars sign confidentiality agreements that prohibit them to tell the details of their salaries.
However, as with any other large industry, you can find some insiders who can tell about the peculiarities of their business. First of all, there is no “hourly rate” in the adult industry. Performers are paid on a “per scene” basis without any royalties. The exact amount can vary depending on the following factors:
• The popularity of the performer. As you understand, the salary of Brad Pitt in a Hollywood blockbuster will differ from the salary of a supporting character in an independent movie. The more popular you are the more money you will receive. The mega-stars like Jenna Jameson can earn anywhere from $200,000 to $2 million per year. An average girl will approximately get $500-$1,200 a scene.
• Male or female. Your salary will depend on whether you are male or female. Men are paid less. They rarely make more than $250 – $500 per scene depending on their reliability and popularity.
• The type of scene you are hired for. The more outrageous things you are ready to do the more you will get paid. Typically, you can make about $500 for a typical man/women scene with nothing out of the ordinary. Performing sexual acts that are a bit atypical will boost your salary into the $1000-$1,500 range. Anal sex is more expensive than vaginal, double penetration is more expensive than anal sex, and the more partners in a scene, the more money you will get.
• How will the material be used. You will earn more money for a scene in a full length film than for web-based content.
The other factors in estimating the potential for income in the porn industry include the credibility of the production company, how rare or in demand you are (for example, some companies might be more interested in BBW or shemale performers than in a blond female). Also, first-time performers are paid more.
Typically, porn stars get one-time cash payment or check for their scenes, but the terms of payment may vary depending on the length of the film.
Porn studios and adult talent agencies:
If want to become a porn star, go to the porn studios and introduce yourself. The top adult movies in the world are produced in Los Angeles, California. If you don’t live near this porn capital, you have minimal chances to get a job.
Well-known adult studios include VCA Platinum, Elegant Angel, Evil Angel, Wicked Pictures, Metro, Vivid, JM Productions, Hustler video, etc. They have their own production companies, and some of them might also buy independent home-made movies for distribution.
Another way to become a professional porn star is to send your resume and high quality images to a reputable talent agency. They will help you get auditions, and conduct negotiations with reputable porn studios. In return for their services, your agent will take from 10% to 20% of your paychecks.
Here are some adult talent agencies you can start with:
• www.osterfeldmodels.com. Osterfeld Models is one of the leading talent agencies. It scouts for over 150 firms in fashion, adult industry and motion picture entertainment – with specific emphasis on adult entertainment industry. Osterfeld Models charges 18% commission on all jobs they obtain for performers and jobs that are derivative of any jobs found by Osterfeld Models. Generally, it takes anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks to obtain booking.
• www.type9models.com. Located in Miami, Fl and Los Angeles, CA, Type9models will help you get attention of the producers and studios and make money working in the adult entertainment industry.
• ladirectmodels.com. Vivid entertainment, the well-known adult industry studio, and LA Directs Models, a talent agency, have joined forces in search of the hottest girls in the world. They offer new talents that want to break into the adult industry the opportunity to do their first video for Vivid Entertainment. E-mail your images and contact information to make your porn star dreams a reality.
• www.ocmodeling.com. If you want to become a porn star, OCModeling will provide you the chance to jump into the adult industry and contact professional porn studios and producers. They are looking for attractive models who want to work in different segments of the entertainment industry – from lingerie and swimsuit to adult video and photos.
• www.goldstarmodeling.com. Gold Star Modeling agency specializes in finding their models work in the adult entertainment industry, starting from video, Internet, late night TV and nude/erotic photography to parties, promotions, conventions and signings. Their commission is 10%. If they provide you with transportation then they will take an additional 5%.
• www.foxxxmodeling.com. Foxxx Modeling offers women and men interested in working in adult films an opportunity to find a job. Get attention of thousands of people by submitting your application online.
• www.worldmodeling.com. World Modeling agency is looking for attractive models that are interested in being photographed and filmed. They offer different types of shoots, starting from Soft to XXX, depending on what the model prefers. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can send them you contact information and pictures – front, back, and a headshot.
• www.lhtalent.com. LH Talent agency is looking for attractive, adventurous, easy going, motivated performers to act in adult films. You can get started by filling out their online model profile sheet.
• www.alisttalent.com. A List Talent is the first female owned and operated talent agency. They help fresh new faces break into the adult industry, work with reputable companies, and evolve their careers as they want. A List Talent is currently recruiting female models and performers between 18 and 26 years old. You can get a job in different segments of the entertainment industry, including Film, Television, Video, Internet, Dancing, Promotional Work, Soft-Core Mainstream division, etc.
• www.adulttalentmanagers.com. Adult Talent Managers agency offers new faces seeking a career in the exciting world of adult entertainment the opportunity to do their first video for the most recognized porn studios. You can submit your application and images online.
As you see, there are a lot of talent agencies that will be more than happy to help you find a job. However, keep in mind that the majority of porn stars are not millionaires. The real money in porn is directing and distribution. Plus, once you appear on camera in a porn movie it will be very difficult to get legitimate work down the road.