Special Place Gone Wild: Porn Director Jacky St. James Takes Us To Adult Film School
Jun 11, 2024
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Award-winning adult film director, Jacky St. James, shares insights on the porn industry, including tube sites' impact, cancel culture, and AI sexbots. Discussion on responsible consumption and educating kids about pornography. Safety protocols, consent, and challenges in adult film production also explored.
Jacky St. James prioritizes storytelling and connection in adult films.
A feminist approach in adult film emphasizes consent, relationships, and female pleasure.
The porn industry sees a rise in female directors and performers, facing challenges from tube sites.
Deep dives
Entry into the Adult Entertainment Industry
Jackie St. James shares her journey into the adult entertainment industry, starting as a screenwriter after winning a contest and eventually transitioning into directing. Her acclaimed script 'Dear Abby' led to more opportunities, showcasing a shift towards a focus on storytelling and connection in adult films.
Feminist Approach to Adult Filmmaking
Jackie St. James discusses her feminist approach to filmmaking, emphasizing the importance of mutual consent, showcasing relationships in scenes, and highlighting female pleasure and connection. Her work challenges traditional adult film norms by prioritizing realistic depictions of intimacy.
Evolution of Women in the Porn Industry
Jackie St. James reflects on the changing landscape of the porn industry, noting an increase in female directors and performers dominating the field. She highlights the impact of tube sites on the industry's economics, emphasizing the need for ethical practices and the challenges faced by performers in an evolving industry.
Challenging Gender Norms and Consent in the Adult Film Industry
The podcast delves into a controversial incident where a performer refused to work with a trans woman due to personal boundaries regarding gender. Despite facing backlash, the speaker emphasizes the importance of respecting performers' comfort levels and the right to decline scenes. This raises a debate on consent, gender identity, and the responsibility of performers and directors in ensuring a safe and respectful work environment.
Evolution of Sexual Representation in Media and Impact on Real-Life Behavior
The episode discusses the influence of media, such as Fifty Shades of Grey, on sexual exploration and boundaries. It highlights the misconceptions and potential dangers perpetuated by misrepresentations of BDSM relationships. Moreover, it examines the rise of textual pornography among young creators and how it contrasts with explicit visual content, emphasizing the need for critical conversations on sexual portrayal and consent.
On this episode, the girlx/womxm listen and learn from award-winning adult film director and screenwriter, Jacky St. James. Jacky details what a day of shooting on a porn set really entails, the effect of "tube sites" on the industry, the wisdom of MILFs, and how cancel culture came for porn (proving that nothing really is sacred). The episode comes to completion with a discussion on the future: AI sexbots and how parents can teach kids about responsible consumption.
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