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Michael Estepp · May 28th, 2003, 07:39 PM

What contracts/release forms and precautions are needed for shooting adult video?

Thank you

Rick Spilman · May 29th, 2003, 07:28 PM

I have never shot adult videos, so my details are a bit fuzzy but I remember reading something about it once. Basically, if you don't get the right releases and keep the right records they can throw you in jail.

I did a Google search and came up with Title 18 USC Sect 2257 which details the releases needed and the records that must be kept. I think basically everyone in front of the camera needs to provide name and proof of age and these records have to be maintained by a third party and be kept availabe for inspection.

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/2257.html

I also saw on Google a site that will sell you the forms to meet the requirements of the law. Don't know if that is a good deal or not.

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/2257.html

Now there may also be other laws and other requirements that I know nothing about. There seems to be at least one adult video industry association. You might want to track them down and ask advice.

May 28th, 2003, 07:39 PM	#1
Michael Estepp Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95	legalities What contracts/release forms and precautions are needed for shooting adult video? Thank you

May 29th, 2003, 07:28 PM	#2
Rick Spilman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 366	I have never shot adult videos, so my details are a bit fuzzy but I remember reading something about it once. Basically, if you don't get the right releases and keep the right records they can throw you in jail. I did a Google search and came up with Title 18 USC Sect 2257 which details the releases needed and the records that must be kept. I think basically everyone in front of the camera needs to provide name and proof of age and these records have to be maintained by a third party and be kept availabe for inspection. http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/2257.html I also saw on Google a site that will sell you the forms to meet the requirements of the law. Don't know if that is a good deal or not. http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/2257.html Now there may also be other laws and other requirements that I know nothing about. There seems to be at least one adult video industry association. You might want to track them down and ask advice.