Can anyone provide up-to-date "USEFUL" information if making porn films in the DR is legal as long as the ladies can prove that they are 18 years or older,and would a CEDULA be sufficient proof of age,or is more identification needed? Are their attorneys in the DR that specialize in the ADULT INDUSTRY laws like in the U.S.,if so can anyone provide names of good,knowledgeable attorneys?
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Use the search function, plenty of info on this.
No, the DR does not have an adult film industry so no lawyers specialize in this area. 95% of lawyers here will not touch you as a client.
If you have any problems, forget about ID?s, model releases or that you think you?re not doing anything illegal. The only thing that will help you is lots and lots of cash.
No, the DR does not have an adult film industry so no lawyers specialize in this area. 95% of lawyers here will not touch you as a client.
If you have any problems, forget about ID?s, model releases or that you think you?re not doing anything illegal. The only thing that will help you is lots and lots of cash.
SugarBear said:
Since she can buy a cedula, forged or even a real one and since you are in a land where you are usually the mark and not the guy with the swingin' d*** in case of trouble, be really sure of what you are doing. It's has been done and a search would tell you some titles and studios.
The trouble with the cedula besides the total lack of it being actual, is there is almost nothing esle available - the birth certificates look like Columbus filled them out, they don't have a drivers license or passport, so if you'd do positive ID in the US on one 50% accurate ID, then knock yourself out.
I cannot imagine there is enough of an industry to have specialist lawyers.
SugarBear said:
You might want to read the new law that went into effect today, 10-18-2004. Mandatory 30 years in a nice dominican jail for sex with a minor. I'm figuring many under aged working girls just figured out how to make a LOT of money.
well... i can't answer to question about age issue, am not familiar with DR system. i don't think you'd get in trouble... just establish connections in DR before doing anything.
i have experience with porn movies, but in czech republic. if you need video editing professional, photographer or designer - i'm available! i'm not in DR, but can go if neccessary.
i have experience with porn movies, but in czech republic. if you need video editing professional, photographer or designer - i'm available! i'm not in DR, but can go if neccessary.
Yes, it can be done
I have a friend (that made the bad mistake of asking a sex related question here on this forum, the moral police came down and hard on him) that got himself a lawyer here in the DR and asked all the questions, about films, brothels, sex workers, ect..
The lawyer he got was not a nickel and dime "Pica Pleitos" man but a lawyer with years of profession and respected background.
The lawyer informed him as to the adult movies.
1) Get the cedulas and Birth Certificates of the models you will use, male and female, get 2 copies, verify the cedula at the JCE before you start.
2) Do not under any reason film in public locations, don't even try to pay location tax because you have to inform what movie you are making and it's more of a hassle then it's worth it.
3) Make sure your film company is a foreign entity not a local company.
4) You as a person cannot live in the DR. This is just to protect your assets from mafia type law (people that want a bribe all the time for no reason).
5) Make sure you get a Model release form and video tape the model reading, understanding and signing the form. That way they cannot claim they did not know what they are getting into.
6) For Internet content the DR is not recommended. Just Videos and DVD sales.
7) Do not film Child, Animal and Extreme Sex movies. There are several codes against that.
8) Gay films are ok just make sure the same as above. (Why he asked I don?t know I think it was for FF action films.)
9) Do not advertise for models on the newspaper since this may attract unwanted people (Minors the most).
Go out, hang at bars and carwashes and play the field to fine the girls. Bit-by-Bit they will come and grow.
I hope this helps, just go and ask a Good Lawyer and ask the right question and get ready to pay lots of money to the lawyer.
I hope this helps.
I have a friend (that made the bad mistake of asking a sex related question here on this forum, the moral police came down and hard on him) that got himself a lawyer here in the DR and asked all the questions, about films, brothels, sex workers, ect..
The lawyer he got was not a nickel and dime "Pica Pleitos" man but a lawyer with years of profession and respected background.
The lawyer informed him as to the adult movies.
1) Get the cedulas and Birth Certificates of the models you will use, male and female, get 2 copies, verify the cedula at the JCE before you start.
2) Do not under any reason film in public locations, don't even try to pay location tax because you have to inform what movie you are making and it's more of a hassle then it's worth it.
3) Make sure your film company is a foreign entity not a local company.
4) You as a person cannot live in the DR. This is just to protect your assets from mafia type law (people that want a bribe all the time for no reason).
5) Make sure you get a Model release form and video tape the model reading, understanding and signing the form. That way they cannot claim they did not know what they are getting into.
6) For Internet content the DR is not recommended. Just Videos and DVD sales.
7) Do not film Child, Animal and Extreme Sex movies. There are several codes against that.
8) Gay films are ok just make sure the same as above. (Why he asked I don?t know I think it was for FF action films.)
9) Do not advertise for models on the newspaper since this may attract unwanted people (Minors the most).
Go out, hang at bars and carwashes and play the field to fine the girls. Bit-by-Bit they will come and grow.
I hope this helps, just go and ask a Good Lawyer and ask the right question and get ready to pay lots of money to the lawyer.
I hope this helps.
Gimme a Break
Sounds like a BS scare tactic to me, which was probably only instituted to make it appear that the government gives a sh_t.
1) Unless the girl's on drugs (or is working with the police), she ain't tattling.
2) 30 years is way too long, with a threat like that you might as well commit one last crime right before you flee the country, sh_t, what difference does it make.
gringo in dr said:
Sounds like a BS scare tactic to me, which was probably only instituted to make it appear that the government gives a sh_t.
1) Unless the girl's on drugs (or is working with the police), she ain't tattling.
2) 30 years is way too long, with a threat like that you might as well commit one last crime right before you flee the country, sh_t, what difference does it make.
First you have to find a person willing to perform in such a movie that has a cedula at all. Persons willing to do that are typically just there and not caring a lot about a cedula. You should be prepared to take your actors to all the authorities and finance their life until the proper ID documents are issued.Domwolf said:
seems to be complicated. why don't you do it in brazil, argentina or somewhere else? i don't know how is it on cuba. actually i work on one documentary. parts of it should be shoted on cuba and i'd need access to some materials. getting permissions is pretty hard. well... maybe for porn is different.
Domwolf said:
If the film is intended for distribution within the United States, then you should get a copy of a passport. It will be required if proposed regulations are implimented by the US Dept of Justice. It would be the only acceptable non US issued form of ID should the film be distributed there.
--Editted to say this is Thebes posting. Twilight isn't such a geek about US politics. Sorry for any confusion, my computers out at the moment.
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