Fierce Scouting works hard to bring folks in pornland great models. Here are some of our guys in action (note that at least one model in each scene was placed by Fierce Scouting):
It was about time Christian Sharp had his first video with another guy and who better to give him his first male on male blowjob but the sexy Gavin Tate. Click here for the scene on Randy Blue.
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What do you get when you put three of Randy Blue's hottest guys in a crazy, no holds barred three-way? You get two hot tops, Reese Rideout and Xander Scott, and a very satisfied Cody Fallon. Click here for the scene on Randy Blue.
I'm proclaiming that "auditions" in the gay entertainment biz are bullshit. None of the studios Fierce Scouting works with (and they are all Top Ten online and DVD studios) requires a potential model to audition for work. This includes guys with absolutely no experience in the business.
What I have found about auditions are that the studios who do them are actually getting a filmed and photographed solo masturbation scene out of a newbie model in exchange for very low pay or - *gasp!* - no money at all. In the worst situations, the model doesn't even realize that their audition is going to be turned into a scene and thrown up on to a porn site and sold.
I don't have much more to say about auditions. I don't believe in them. I think they're bullshit. They're scams.
I just got off the telephone with a fellow agent. We were talking about a model who we were both unknowingly promoting. This happens sometimes because some models think they are smarter than their agents (and the studios) and don’t think we all talk to each other (we do). The problem with working with two (or more) agents is that the model is supposed to be exclusive to one agent. Some agents have model contracts bounding them to be exclusive. I don’t do contracts because I feel if a model feels he can achieve their goals with someone else, they should be free to do so. It’s just how I work.
Back to the wayward model: like so many have done before, his number one mistake is (besides pissing people off in the industry) working with as many studios as possible at the start of his “career.” I use “career” lightly because I am predicting his will be finished before the end of the year. The idea that one should try to get as many gigs at first is a demon. Boys, it’s a mistake and Uncle Fred is here to tell you it’s the wrong way to go about this business.
When a model does a flurry of work with numerous studios (i.e. porn sites), he becomes over-exposed in the market place. When a model’s face (and cock, and ass, and everything else) is seen everywhere on different sites owned by different studios, this means he is less marketable because he’s everywhere. If a model with great potential works for a lot of C or D level studios, this means the A level studios are not going to be interested because the guy is already out in the market and is therefore not going to bring in new sales because consumers have already seen him.
The end result is that perhaps after four to six months of work, the model becomes a has-been and if he is really desperate for work, will accept two hundred dollar gigs here and there.
If a model is smart, he should acquire the services of an agent to help him navigate his entry into this business. A good agent will help a model gain entry into the industry the right way. A dumb model will try to do it his own way, make the wrong choices, and try to pull the wool over the eyes of the very people who are feeding him.
Tomorrow: why “test shoots” and “auditions” are bullshit.
It's been a busy summer at Fierce Scouting. First, we gained new clients and have been busy supplying models to numerous studios. This upcoming week alone, Fierce will have four models at two different studios. Getting the models work entails negotiating scene rates, checking travel availability, making sure the models are current on their STD testing, and keeping the studios happy. It's work that your Fierce scout loves!
The highlight of the summer was getting to visit my great friends at collegedudes247 in Ft. Lauderdale. It was a fantastic weekend. I had the pleasure of meeting Aaron James, Thor Martin, and Titus Gallen - three very hot guys who love performing. Then there was the supreme hospitality of Aaron and Abner, and having two fun nights at Boardwalk bar where Aaron James performed four shows (two a night).
Fierce is ramping up for the fall. I'm excited about the new guys coming into the business and who are going on to our roster. When I say "our," I refer to the company as a whole - the models and my two other scouts. I am going to be doing more work to promote the careers of our roster models, and the first to get the Fierce treatment is going to be Derrek Diamond. We are setting up a photo shoot to happen sometime within the next two or three weeks. If there is anyone in the San Diego area with a great location for photography, please let me know!
Today I returned from spending four fabulous days in Ft. Lauderdale. I was guest of client-friends, took in Aaron James' two shows at Boardwalk on Friday and Saturday nights, and spent Sunday night on set for the production of a video (only as an observer, I promise). I will blog more later as my body acclimates back to west coast time.
Fierce Scouting is headed to Ft. Lauderdale for an extended weekend courtesy of my good friends at collegedudes247. Part of the weekend includes taking in Aaron James' appearance at Boardwalk on Saturday night. I'll be returning Monday with pictures! I've never been to Florida (when you live in Southern California, why bother to leave?) and I'm looking forward to some great adventures.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll Yesterday was a very dramatic day. I was helping someone through a very difficult situation via the telephone when the "earthquake" rattled through Southern California. I felt it in my bunker located somewhere in San Diego County. I didn't think it was a big deal. In fact, I didn't know it was such a big deal until friends in Virginia and Missouri started emailing or texting me asking me if I had felt the "earthquake." As I was sitting here dealing with someones personal drama, making deals and placing models for work, and talking to potential models about the business, I didn't give the little shake, rattle, and roll much thought. Then my bunker-mate was emailing me to make sure I knew how to shut off the gas and if I knew how to shut off her Mac computers. Then she wanted to know how the cats were (they were both sleeping at the time). After all of these earthquake induced inquiries, I decided to take a porn break and check out the top news listings on Google (I'm so thankful for the Internets). Sure enough, the top news story was regarding this "earthquake" from none other than the 'New York Times.' I could not, and still can not, figure out what the big deal was/is. It's as if this was the first "earthquake" everyone felt. Like I told my bunker mate via email, "I did feel it. But I continued to type while it happened. After it was over, I went to the bathroom and peed." Must have been a slow news day yesterday.
Email of the Day -------- Original Message -------- Subject: amature fighter going pro will do porn From: John Doe <redacted email address@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, July 29, 2008 4:55 pm To: <oc@sdscout.biz>
i trained MMA for 2 years now I do solid boxing.. I run 2 miles a day 6 pack abs 1000 crunchs and 500 pushs a day.. dont believe me I will perform 140 pushs in 1 set in front of you to prove my strength... i use to do 10 sets of 100 push ups now i do 5 sets of 100.. great body.. i might change careers to porn.. but i hope its a career and pay is well.. im persian got tattoos and I will do solo and straight sceenes.. hell I dont even care if 2 guys in same vid.. but no homo touching..
My favorite part of this email was the last part, "but no homo touching." Obviously, this person didn't take the time to read my advertisement, nor did he take the time to visit my website which is listed many times in my ad. In other words, he didn't bother to do his homework. I'm amazed by the amount of lazy people who just fail to read and send off incredibly stupid emails such as this to a talent scout who recruits for the gay adult industry! My response to him was that I didn't appreciate his remark about "homos," and I suggested he apply for a job at Wal Mart.
Lucas Entertainment Announces Travel Policy Seems Michael Lucas is tired of flaky models who don't bother to show up for their flights. Who can blame him? According to the news story, a "disgraceful number of models" failed to show up for production on Lucas' upcoming project being filmed in Atlanta. Lucas' new travel policy, commencing in September, is that models will be responsible for booking their own travel and when the model shows up for work, he will be reimbursed. I say good for Lucas Entertainment. Lucas isn't the only production company with such a policy, and I predict that more studios will follow suit. The policy makes total sense to me. Studios invest thousands and thousands of dollars in production, whether it's a solo scene or a full-blown (pardon the pun) DVD movie. The problem is that there are assholes out there who feel they can either be late for a flight, or they just don't bother to show up for their flight and fail to notify the production company leaving everyone in a hole. Part of the problem is that these models may not be pre-screened and qualified fully to ensure they're right for this type of work. Folks, this is a business just like any other. I support this policy. There it is.
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Seems Michael Lucas is tired of flaky models who don't bother to show up for their flights. Who can blame him? According to the news story, a "disgraceful number of models" failed to show up for production on Lucas' upcoming project being filmed in Atlanta. Lucas' new travel policy, commencing in September, is that models will be responsible for booking their own travel and when the model shows up for work, he will be reimbursed. I say good for Lucas Entertainment. Lucas isn't the only production company with such a policy, and I predict that more studios will follow suit. The policy makes total sense to me. Studios invest thousands and thousands of dollars in production, whether it's a solo scene or a full-blown (pardon the pun) DVD movie. The problem is that there are assholes out there who feel they can either be late for a flight, or they just don't bother to show up for their flight and fail to notify the production company leaving everyone in a hole. Part of the problem is that these models may not be pre-screened and qualified fully to ensure they're right for this type of work. Folks, this is a business just like any other. I support this policy. There it is.
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