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From the perspective of somebody
aware of the fact that there is a large
part of the industry made up of very
professional performers, agents,
production teams and companies,
I found it deeply frustrating to see
a film so aggressively disregard the
existence of such. Past a personal
disregard to the people working a lot
more ethically than what the film so
strategically conveys to be an industry
norm, the film is harmful in that the
already uninformed public is misled
even more. With all that said, I think it
is important to point out these issues
within the industry with the intent of
reform, which groups like APAC and
FSC continue to pursue.
—Yhivi
trust. Ideal Image Models helped me
understand that it’s okay to say no and
save your money! Stick around nice
people and you’ll have an enjoyable
career.
—Alice Green
When I first started out I had some
trouble remembering to open up to the
camera, so I think experienced male
talent to help guide you those first
few scenes is crucial. Keep yourself
healthy, eat and sleep well, get a bunch
of exercise and all that jazz, because if
you feel smoking hot, you look smoking
hot! Also, I cannot stress this enough
but GET ON BIRTH CONTROL! Your
body is a temple and now your source
of income, so treat it with respect! A
little bit of money isn’t worth gambling
with such easily preventable things.
(For more of Alexander’s thoughts on
the movie and the industry, see her
longer article on AVN.com)
—Aria Alexander
Knowledge is everything. When you
show up to a set and you know no one,
or what you’re doing, of course you’re
going to feel a bit uncomfortable. But
if you know what to expect, and you
know what kind of scene you’re doing,
you can be more confident. Those girls
had a very unprofessional agent. I can
expect at least a few days in advance to
receive an email from my agent saying
the time of the shoot, where it is, who
is working on the set, who I will be
shooting with, the testing requirements
and what kind of scene it is, as well as
specifics on wardrobe and grooming. I
feel that I know exactly what is going
on, and no one can take advantage of
me when I am prepared.
—Paisley Parker
The one thing that made me most
comfortable in this industry when
I first started out a year ago was
knowing that I’m not alone. All the
girls around me, all the girls I met,
will tell a sad story. Some won’t, but
most do. Just knowing that I wasn’t
alone gave me the drive to stay in
the industry for a year. The money is
comforting, too, to an extent. I can pay
my bills, I can go back to school. But
I’m not here for the money. I’m here to
turn a career I never thought I’d have
into something that lasts.
—Kacy Lane
In my opinion, since I’m still new, I
need encouragement in every way—
coming from my fans, directors, or
even views from my scenes. Always
receiving honest criticism and feedback
from each scene I shoot from the male
or female talent makes me feel super
comfortable!
—Karlee Grey
My first shoot was In the VIP with
Reality Kings. I would be going with a
few other girls from my model house
and I was very nervous. A couple other
girls had already done the shoot in
the past and assured me that I would
have a blast! They made me feel a little
better, but I was still trying to catch
my breath when we pulled up to the
club where the shoot would be. What
made me feel most comfortable is the
If you are comfortable with yourself,
male talent we would be shooting
it makes [you] comfortable around
with were very nice and made me
others as well. Don’t be afraid to
feel a lot better. My first shoot was
take directions and criticism, because
so much fun and I definitely couldn’t
when you first start, most people
I’ve been in the industry for a little over
wait for the next shoot! Every shoot
have pointers to help you get ahead.
a year; guess that is still considered
I ever went to, the male talent and
I recommend to new girls that you
new. Got to love what you do to be
production crew made me feel like a
should look into what you are doing
good at it. Can’t be scared of the
queen. Always introduced themselves
and don’t do anything outside your
outcome or what people think. You
and complimented me, which was
comfort level. Find an agent who works
need to go into it with the right
definitely a huge confidence booster
What made me the most comfortable
well with you and come prepared!
mind—not let things get to your head.
and very important when you are a
—Jamie Sullivan
was going on porn sets before ever
You need goals to keep you sane. It’s
new girl. ... You need all the confidence
doing it and seeing how natural
not easy; not everyone has it, either.
boosting you can get in the beginning!
Information. Both of the industry and
everything was and the professionalism
—Goldie
—Kate England
of yourself. Knowing who I am and
everyone carried. I encourage girls to do
where I want to go has helped me a lot
that if they can before ever trying it.
—Abella Danger
what makes a brand-new girl feel most comfortable and
with navigating to a space where I feel
respected and in control as a performer.
—Yhivi
My experience, I was young, so
everything at first was overwhelming.
People underestimate the magnitude
of what’s going on. There’s a camera
encouraged when she begins
For more from Aria Alexander and Kate
England, see articles by them on AVN.com
crew, lights, location, and a partner that
you just met that is meant to create
working in the industry?
as well as a movie review by Rachael Madori
(this month’s Fresh Face; see page 12).
a beautiful scene on camera. Once I
got used to it, I learned to adapt to
Starring Roles From left, Karlee Grey in Stacked 3 (Hard X/Mile High), Goldie in Teen Lesbian Fantasies (Filly Films/Combat Zone), Jamie Sullivan in Black Panthers
everything and work well with others.
My advice to girls just coming in is
find a reputable agent that you can
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It clearly only portrays the girls getting
into the industry ONE way, and the
movie only showed how girls get into
the industry from one perspective.
—Karlee Grey
Based on
your own
experience,
FEATURE
(Lexington Steele/Evil Angel).å