Behind the Camera

From performance to directing, production and studio ownership

Adult-entertainment careers can develop in several directions. These examples document performers taking on directing, producing, ownership and distribution responsibilities. The roles often overlap with performing; a behind-the-camera credit does not establish retirement or departure from the industry.

Jenna Jameson

Expanded from performing into company ownership through ClubJenna, whose assets included film production, a video library and digital distribution.

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Tera Patrick

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Expanded her performance career into production through Teravision, alongside other business ventures.

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Kayden Kross

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Developed a directing and writing career and creative leadership at Deeper, an adult-entertainment label within Vixen Media Group.

Source: Vixen Media Group

Belladonna

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Built a career as a performer, director and business owner through Belladonna Entertainment. A 2009 LAist profile documents her production-company work.

Source: LAist

Asa Akira

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Made her directing debut for Elegant Angel in 2013. Contemporary reporting documents directing alongside her performance career.

Source: XBIZ directing announcement

Kimberly Kane

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Moved into directing with Naked and Famous, released by Pulse Pictures. This documents a specific directing credit alongside her performance work.

Source: XBIZ debut announcement

Manuel Ferrara

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Developed directing and production work alongside performing. In 2017, Jules Jordan Video announced an exclusive director/producer agreement with him.

Source: XBIZ agreement announcement

Jules Jordan

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Combined performing with production-company ownership and distribution. A federal appellate opinion identifies the performer as president and sole shareholder of Jules Jordan Video and documents its move into self-distribution in 2006.

Source: federal appellate opinion

Mick Blue

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Combined performing and directing and co-founded BAM Visions in 2015 with Anikka Albrite and director Maestro Claudio, according to contemporary reporting.

Source: XBIZ

Lexington Steele

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Extended his performance career into studio ownership, directing and production through Mercenary Pictures.

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These sources document particular credits and business milestones at the dates reported. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

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