Okay I was refraining from posting this in a public forum, but after today, I feel that I need to get some opinions from some experts here..
For the past couple of weeks I have been in negotiations with an adult video production company here in Vancouver, to be a part of an adult video. I have already done a test photoshoot which was basically a simulated sex session (ie no intercourse).
Anyhow, I was contacted by the casting director a few days ago saying that she heard back from one of their clients who they submitted my photos to, that they want me to be the lead role for their upcoming production.
I was pretty happy about this up until today's meeting with her. I went to see the contract that was prepared. Apparantly I will be paid $1,000 per day, a 2% royalty on the sale of the dvd, they'll give me 100 copies of the dvd, and they will also design and host a website on myself.
This sounded almost too good to be true - until I discovered the catch. They required me to make an investment into the production of $2,400 CAD. When I asked why, she said that the client has had trouble with actors not showing up, costing them production money. She also said that their client was willing to let me make the investment in payments until May.
I should also mention that before the photoshoot I have never performed infront of a camera before, so I'm completely new at this.
I'm posting this here mainly because alarm bells started ringing as soon as I learnt about the "investment" on my part. I wanted to know from everyone here who is involved in adult video production if this sounds legit or not.
Oh also, they would not let me take a copy of the contract with me so I could show it to my lawyer. I won't post the name of the company here, incase they are legit, as I certainly don't want to ruin anyone's reputation or my chances, I just want to get some advice on this before I think about proceeding any further.
Would appreciate your thoughts on this. If anyone would like to contact me on icq about this my uin is 916173.
For the past couple of weeks I have been in negotiations with an adult video production company here in Vancouver, to be a part of an adult video. I have already done a test photoshoot which was basically a simulated sex session (ie no intercourse).
Anyhow, I was contacted by the casting director a few days ago saying that she heard back from one of their clients who they submitted my photos to, that they want me to be the lead role for their upcoming production.
I was pretty happy about this up until today's meeting with her. I went to see the contract that was prepared. Apparantly I will be paid $1,000 per day, a 2% royalty on the sale of the dvd, they'll give me 100 copies of the dvd, and they will also design and host a website on myself.
This sounded almost too good to be true - until I discovered the catch. They required me to make an investment into the production of $2,400 CAD. When I asked why, she said that the client has had trouble with actors not showing up, costing them production money. She also said that their client was willing to let me make the investment in payments until May.
I should also mention that before the photoshoot I have never performed infront of a camera before, so I'm completely new at this.
I'm posting this here mainly because alarm bells started ringing as soon as I learnt about the "investment" on my part. I wanted to know from everyone here who is involved in adult video production if this sounds legit or not.
Oh also, they would not let me take a copy of the contract with me so I could show it to my lawyer. I won't post the name of the company here, incase they are legit, as I certainly don't want to ruin anyone's reputation or my chances, I just want to get some advice on this before I think about proceeding any further.
Would appreciate your thoughts on this. If anyone would like to contact me on icq about this my uin is 916173.
not allowing your laywer for contract negotiations is a scam for sure. BTW isn't this what your lawyer told you?
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