Sex Talk Part 6: My Job as a Talent Scout

Being a talent scout for the porn industry is probably the best job I’ve ever had.  Well, at least that’s what I thought initially.  Who wouldn’t love the idea of working 8+ hours a day interviewing sexy women of all ages, critiquing their sexual abilities, their bodies, and their ability to perform?

But finding talent for movies, videos, and magazine layouts isn’t as simple as it may sound.  The only other occupation I can equate this job to is a gynecologist.

On any given day my morning starts out with a cup of coffee and a plethora of potential performers lined up outside my office door, eagerly awaiting their chance to audition.  They all hope they can reap the rewards of fame, fortune, and notoriety within the porn industry.  There are no shortages of applicants.  Body types, ethnic background, and race are non-factors in determining who has talent and could potentially be the next Nina Hartley or Linda Lovelace.

Contrary to what you might think, it’s not all about the body…it’s more about performance and how well you can play to the camera.  The better you make love to the camera, the better your chances of being successful.

So what exactly is my job?

First, you invite the applicant in, introduce yourself, and briefly get acquainted.  You collect the pre-written form that everyone is given to fill out, and briefly discuss what acts they are willing to do in front of the camera.  I ask them what they feel is their specialty, and make sure they are willing to perform in front of the multitude of strangers that will be on a set.  In this business there’s no time to be shy because it all boils down to money and creating a finished product that will sell…period.  My job is to make sure that time and money isn’t wasted by having a performer change their mind once they arrive on the set and have to perform.

Next, I ask the applicant to get undressed for body inspection.  It’s a helluva job but somebody has to do it.  To any women out there looking to get into the biz, please shower before the interview and please address any personal hygiene issues, making sure to wash and shave accordingly.  As much as we enjoy the aroma of your well cared for, well maintained nether region, filling our office with the smell of bad breath and dirty feet is not cool.  Not to mention, other applicants don’t appreciate it much either.  Bottom line…if you stink…you’re out.