After the safety of the people we work with, consent is the most important thing in our business. We believe that consent is an key aspect of people sharing their sexuality making human friendly porn.
There’s two different aspects of consent;
- Consent between models and Shoot Producers; and
- Consent between models appearing in the same shoot.
Consent between models appearing in the same shoot together is quite separate from consent between Shoot Producers and models, because the context is so different.
For example, two models on a “girl girl hardcore shoot” will be giving each other oral sex, whereas a Shoot Producer will never even touch a model!
Consent between models and Shoot Producers
The company mandates many rules for Shoot Producers and models, that cover the main consent-related concerns. For example;
- Shoot Producers never touch models;
- The content of the shoot being made is thoroughly defined, documented, trained, shared and understood by Shoot Producers and Models alike;
- Shoot Producers adhere to our Models Charter, and are thoroughly trained in working with models to meet these standards.
These standards in our business set an excellent foundation for consent matters on shoots.
On shoots, Shoot Producers develop an open dialogue with models so both parties feel empowered to share their preferences and consent considerations during the shoot day. We have a few techniques for helping models feel comfortable in sharing their preferences.
We encourage models to “speak up”, and models are always supported by the company and the Shoot Producer should they choose to cancel or modify the shoot for any reason.
We know that the best material for our customers is made with happy models engaged in the shoot production process (more about the importance of being happy and engaged).
Consent between models appearing in the same shoot
We set an environment where inter-model consent is paramount. We prepare models for what to expect on a shoot with another model, including;
- Extensive training for Shoot Producers on how to make multi-model shoots, and how to ensure models’ consent is considered foremost
- Sharing details with models on how multi-model shoots work, setting expectations and requirements for sexual interaction with clear language
- Answering questions models have directly and clearly
- Onboarding models with training for Shoot Types that require interaction
On the shoot day itself, the theme of consent continues. We;
- Have Pre Shoot Briefings to discuss the practical implications of what has been learnt so far
- We “work in the space”, with the models, to develop a plan of sexual positions for the shoot, with input from both models in an open dialogue
- Offer time and encouragement for models on-set to discuss their personal and sexual boundaries, in private
- Direct with a style that empowers models to say “no”, or propose alternatives at any time, and for that declaration to be respected
- Have a firm policy that consent exists only in the moment, and can be retracted at any time
- Use a safe word that can be used at any time – cameras are turned off, models disengage, we talk about the problem and how to solve it.
Because of these practices, we’ve never had a problem with consent on shoots.
