Does UK porn sell well in the UK?

[one eyed jack]

That's funny, no one even answered the question. I've got a gag order on me for being too helpful but I'll try to be helpful without being too cryptic and giving too much away:

As a collective: Yes, UK porn is doing well considering the restrictions placed on it but the key is to get yourself established. Not an easy one that since everyone is shooting the same girls with the same boys, doing the variatations on the same theme if you like.

Next to establish yourself, you're going to need volume content of material by budgeting for 5 scenes. So you'll need 25 scenes so that you can get a conveyor belt set up in sales so that you make enough money to go onto Volume 6 by making money off number 1 etc.

DVD is still a very popular format for those who want to physically own something.

Having said all that, its frickin' worse in the States. I heard from a reliable source, a certain company (a known reputable name) are selling their dvds at a unit cost of $4 (That's about 2 quid!). Sounds like business is fucked there also, even if they are selling higher volume.

My advice is, if you are starting out and have nothing interesting other than whats available to bring to the table, don't bother. It's just going to be a lot of fun losing a lot of money and that's if you are getting a shag out of it. Otherwise, welcome to the porn industry. Your host this evening to fleece you of your money is...Watch out for the big bad shark behind door number 3...Just like any other business really

[videokim]

We now find its more viable to sell footage than release DVD's in Britain, shop around for the best price's & film what popular next not six months ago etc.

Kim xxx

[one eyed jack]

The problem with that Kim is certain companies, if not all will only offer just under enough the cost of what the production cost to make, if that. 1500 to 2000 pounds if you're lucky, otherwise it's just a waste of time and for that kind of money it has to be top notch which is going to cost you over that amount anyway and less than that a buyer isn't going to offer you anything more than a grand what with BBFC, authoring and replication costs to consider on top before bringing it to market...Unless he's got the dp/ gang bang scene of Paris Hilton then you can name your price.

[one eyed jack]

All things considered. I'm doing fine. As for the pirates, I'll deal with them accordingly, as and when the opportunity arises. Please feel free to let me know who the culprits are.

Most people respond well to a kind word...

[mk13]

Hi Cage,

R18 will be permitted on subscription, PIN protected adult channels by the summer. Ofcom will announce this after the GE.
This is because the DCMS can not proscribe Euro sex channels that broadcast encrypted R18 material, as they would face the wrath of the European free trade agreement. The Government can not ban material from a EU member state when it is perfectly legal to purchase and own in the country seeking the prohibition.....it would look too sus!!

There is a judgement pending R18 mail order, the judges must have there work cut out considering at present you can purchase on-line from a European/overseas company but it's a definate no, no from a UK company. The company seeking the judgement is claiming that UK businesses are disproportionately suffering unfair competition under EU laws and I must say that they have a very good case, look at the statement above regarding the DCMS!