Performer and Production Protocols
Performer and Production Protocols
Protocols for Companies
Being a Verified Company
As well as providing Tax ID’s to verify the legitimacy of companies; companies should submit proof of workers compensation insurance.
This would show that they care if a performer or crew have an injury on their set, and that they are willing to support that individual with medical deductibles etc.
Performers and production crew’s rights shall be respected in regard to either providing a lunch break so crew can buy their own lunch; or the company must provide food on set after x amount of hours or if a full working day (8 hours) is scheduled.
Treatment of Talent & Crew
Companies should wait for talent to finish showering/dressing after scene before leaving set.
The director should leave set AFTER all talent has left. Director/production manager should stay with talent to ensure the homeowner is not frustrated or inappropriate towards talent. We need to protect talent from homeowners. Director is responsible for protecting talent.
All members of production must not touch the talent (anywhere on their body) without explicit verbal consent.
If member of crew is an extra in the scene, this must be discussed before hand.
Provide food and/or lunch break for crew.
Provide water, sex necessities ie: lube, condoms, massage oil etc, paper towels, baby wipes.
Protocols for Performers
Upon Your Arrival to Set
✅ Arrive On Time!
Remember you are coming to work, not to party – being late is not fashionable!
If you’re being dropped off, do not allow your driver, bf, bff, partner, manager, friend, etc to come on-set unless their presence has been specifically okay’d by the director or producer prior to the shoot date.
✅ Bring 2 Forms of ID
Valid Driver’s License, State ID, Passport &/or Social Security Card, even a Birth Certificate will work.
✅ Wardrobe and Makeup
Have a few spare wardrobe options just in case what is provided on-set doesn’t fit or changes last minute.
If you’re expected to wear makeup, bring your own makeup foundation, just in case there’s no makeup artist on-set or in case they don’t have your shade.
✅ Come With a Pleasant and Professional Attitude
Meet all cast and crew with a pleasant attitude. This includes Production Assistants, Camerapersons, Directors, Make-up Artists, you Scene Partners, or any Other Performers who may be on-set. You never know who has influence with the booking person or other directors & producers or what affect a negative or rude attitude can have on your reputation.
✅ Show a Current Test
Be prepared to show proof of a current industry-standard STI test in person. Know how to look up your own results, in PASS. Printed versions or screenshots are unacceptable as they can easily be manipulated.
✅ Verify Your Scene Partners’ Tests
Make sure that you, yourself *with your own eyes* see your scene partner’s cleared status in PASS. Make sure that their photo ID matches their Legal Name in PASS.
Preparing For Your Scene
✅ Prepare Your Body For the Scene
Whether it’s an additional shower, pure water douching or enema, baby wiping of private parts, etc. You can request to be alone (not watched) for this time.
✅ Take Still Photos aka “Pretty Girls”
These are solo photos of usually the femme person being sexy before sex is had in the scene. A sequential “strip tease” is typical; where clothing is removed and eventually ends in fully nude photos revealing genitals.
✅ Take Sex Stills
These are sequential photos representative of the sex that you will have on-screen with your scene partner/s.
*IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DISCUSSED WHAT ACTS ARE TO BE PERFORMED IN THE SCENE – THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO BRING IT UP!*
✅ Last Set Up of Lights and Camera Angles Before Rolling
This is your final opportunity to self-clean and discuss ANY last minute “Do’s or Don’t’s” with your Scene Partner & Director, so that EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT TO EXPECT.
✅ The Sex Scene Takes Place, As Discussed
Perform what was discussed and agreed upon by yourself, your scene partner and director.
If you must completely end a scene abruptly, it is also your right to do so.
You will typically be given only a portion of the total rate you were to be paid, known as a ‘kill fee’ and you can leave the set.
At any time, you may pause or “hold” during the scene
Whether for water, rest, to adjust to something, to apply lube, to clarify boundaries or directions, etc. — it is within your rights to do so
While performing, be present and connect with your scene partner/s.
Have a Great Scene!
Missy Martinez
PERFORMER, COMEDIAN
“You also don’t have to… unless you give them clear consent and permission.
You also don’t have to change wardrobe or prep for your scene in view of any of the directors, producers, on-set PA’s, camera operators, or even your own scene partner. You can get dressed in a restroom, or separate room by yourself. You can also request no behind-the-scenes personal vids or pics be taken by the crew can be shot or posted anywhere unless you give them clear consent and permission.”
After The Scene Is Done Filming
✅ There May Be Additional Photos and Sex Still Photos Needed After the “Cum Shot”
So be prepared for additional posing or performing, if those are needed AFTER the sex scene is finished.
✅ Clean Yourself Up and the Area You Performed In or On
Some locations have a shower or baby wipes available for you to clean yourself up with afterwards. Always bring your own towel to set.
✅ Some Companies Record BTS or a Post-Scene Interview
BTS stands for “Behind The Scenes”
Some companies post this alongside the sex video and can be filmed before, during or after the sex scene.
They can be a fun way for fans to see more about you and add a fun element to the shoot.
A Post-Scene-Interview may include you stating your legal name for filing/legal purposes.
Your real name won’t be made public.
If at any time you do not want a camera recording you, MAKE THIS KNOWN.
✅ Collect Your Payment
If the company you shot for pays through Payroll, be prepared to fill out Direct Deposit forms, or track your payment with representatives of the company in the following 2-3 weeks.
Some Payroll Companies mail checks out, so be aware of that, if you travel or move often.
Some Payroll Companies have you pick up the check in person at their locations in the San Fernando Valley, so be aware of where you will be in following weeks and if in-person pick-up is a viable option for you.
If the company pays the Same Day, then collect your check or cash.
Have an enjoyable rest of your day!