What is the Adult Industry scene in Phoenix Scottsdale area? Shooters?

[JayAllan]

Guys,

I am thinking about going to AZ to shoot an upcoming adult film. What is it like there for models, locations, costs etc? I plan to bring all my own gear so I don't need that. Just wondering if the houses (good ones) are cheaper there and if the LAW is cool about it.
Can any shooters jump in with advice? I am just starting to research this so I really know next to nothing

Thanks

[Mutt]

The houses are no cheaper than LA, and you can't tell them you're using the house for an adult shoot, if you do fess up there's not much chance they'll rent to you. There's not much privacy in the backyards unless you are out in the sticks or renting a mansion.

[brassmonkey]

Chica's Place dgraves i think he post ask him

[JayAllan]

Originally Posted by Mutt

The houses are no cheaper than LA, and you can't tell them you're using the house for an adult shoot, if you do fess up there's not much chance they'll rent to you. There's not much privacy in the backyards unless you are out in the sticks or renting a mansion.

I cant imagine they are as much as LA. I pay $1500 for most houses for the day. Plus in LA I need permits etc. I am fine to go to the outskirts, and yes I do need nice houses for the level we are shooting at.

[Jay-Rock]

Be careful out there I just read this ad.
http://blog.azpolicy.org/marriage-fa...al-in-arizona/

[srockhard]

Originally Posted by Jay-Rock

Be careful out there I just read this ad.
http://blog.azpolicy.org/marriage-fa...al-in-arizona/

Nice find. Can't believe they jumped the gun and published that in anticipation. What a bunch of old cranky mother fuckers!

[JayAllan]

Originally Posted by Jay-Rock

Be careful out there I just read this ad.
http://blog.azpolicy.org/marriage-fa...al-in-arizona/

Thanks JR. Sounds like at least one politician is apposed to it.

[JayAllan]

Originally Posted by brassmonkey

Chica's Place dgraves i think he post ask him

Will do thanks!

[billywatson]

Originally Posted by Mutt

The houses are no cheaper than LA, and you can't tell them you're using the house for an adult shoot, if you do fess up there's not much chance they'll rent to you.

Not true on the first part -- depending on what part of town you're in, home rentals in Phoenix can be 50% cheaper than LA, and just like LA (unless you pull permits) you shouldn't tell anyone you're shooting adult...mainly cause it's illegal.

Shoot houses with permits in LA are $100 an hour minimum.

Girls are kinda tough to get, but it's not impossible. You should talk to Dave from Gloryhole Swallow.

[Mutt]

Originally Posted by billywatson

Not true on the first part -- depending on what part of town you're in, home rentals in Phoenix can be 50% cheaper than LA, and just like LA (unless you pull permits) you shouldn't tell anyone you're shooting adult...mainly cause it's illegal.

Shoot houses with permits in LA are $100 an hour minimum.

Girls are kinda tough to get, but it's not impossible. You should talk to Dave from Gloryhole Swallow.

I know lots of guys including JayRock who paid 500 for nice locations in LA. And you won't get a nice location in Phoenix for any less than that unless you're renting by the week or month.

[Jay-Rock]

Originally Posted by Mutt

I know lots of guys including JayRock who paid 500 for nice locations in LA. And you won't get a nice location in Phoenix for any less than that unless you're renting by the week or month.

Most places are $100 an hour in LA the trick is getting the scene shot in a reasonable amount of time otherwise you cut into your profit. I learned quickly to use my home location to do wardrobe/hamu/paperwork before heading to the location. This saved me lots of $

If Nubiles and FTV haven't been busted yet you should be good as long as you don't shoot outside where nosey neighbors can see.

[xNetworx]

Pretty sure a ton of porn is shot in AZ and nobody has ever been arrested and convicted for it. I can't imagine it costs the same as LA to rent a place, that seems far fetched.

[pornlaw]

Originally Posted by CamBoss

Pretty sure a ton of porn is shot in AZ and nobody has ever been arrested and convicted for it. I can't imagine it costs the same as LA to rent a place, that seems far fetched.

You may have missed this story...

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/20130620phoenix-police-raid-pornography-studio-abrk.html

[xNetworx]

Originally Posted by pornlaw

You may have missed this story...

http://www.azcentral.com/community/p...udio-abrk.html

So were they shooting porn and/or soliciting prostitution?

[Lykos]

No idea but i love going there, can't wait for show to start !

[pornlaw]

Originally Posted by CamBoss

So were they shooting porn and/or soliciting prostitution?

Both. But you have to read between the lines...

"Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery has said in the past that he will prosecute pornography cases police bring to his office, but he references anti-prostitution statutes as his primary tools."

The DA is saying not in my town. He's not going to search out these cases but if he gets one he's going to go hard in the paint, no pun intended. Who wants to be the Harold Freeman of Arizona ? Like in NH I think there are great First Amendment arguments as to why porn production should be legal but expect to pay 6 figures in lawyers fees to get to that point. Who has that kind of money anymore.

I would say AZ and especially Phoenix is not porn friendly.

[JayAllan]

Originally Posted by billywatson

Not true on the first part -- depending on what part of town you're in, home rentals in Phoenix can be 50% cheaper than LA, and just like LA (unless you pull permits) you shouldn't tell anyone you're shooting adult...mainly cause it's illegal.

Shoot houses with permits in LA are $100 an hour minimum.

Girls are kinda tough to get, but it's not impossible. You should talk to Dave from Gloryhole Swallow.

I will look him up thanks!

Originally Posted by Mutt

I know lots of guys including JayRock who paid 500 for nice locations in LA. And you won't get a nice location in Phoenix for any less than that unless you're renting by the week or month.

Mutt, my days are always 10 hours But .. If I get get a house for $500 a day ($50 an hour) that would be great!

Originally Posted by Jay-Rock

Most places are $100 an hour in LA the trick is getting the scene shot in a reasonable amount of time otherwise you cut into your profit. I learned quickly to use my home location to do wardrobe/hamu/paperwork before heading to the location. This saved me lots of $

If Nubiles and FTV haven't been busted yet you should be good as long as you don't shoot outside where nosey neighbors can see.

Yeah I know all about FTV and I just learned about nubiles shooting there. We run a very low key production so it may be a good place for me to shoot.

Originally Posted by pornlaw

You may have missed this story...

http://www.azcentral.com/community/p...udio-abrk.html

Yeah that's crazy but my operation is wayyyy less sleazy. I am more like Playboy ;)

Originally Posted by Lykos

No idea but i love going there, can't wait for show to start !

Me too! Always a great time

[JayAllan]

Anyone else? Thanks for the tips so far guys.