Film festival season is in full swing! With over two dozen adult film festivals screening around the globe, each with its own notification and screening dates, it can quickly become a lot of information to organize. Avoid wasting time by accidentally entering twice, or worse — missing a festival deadline by thinking you’d already submitted! […]

Our platform encourages filmmakers to create closed captions. Being able to create captions is a valuable asset, as almost all festivals and platforms request them, because captions help films reach a broader audience and make the film accessible for viewers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. In this article, we explain why SRT closed […]

There’s more to filming sex than just picking up a camera. As new directors find their cinematic voice, they begin to craft their aesthetic using camera and lighting options. When it comes to directing and documenting sexuality, there’s many ways to do it.  We’ve tapped award-winning filmmaker Jennifer Lyon Bell of Blue Artichoke Films, director of films such […]

Pink & White Productions has had a successful crowdfunding campaign for Shine Louise Houston’s adult films, Chemistry Eases the Pain (see campaign). We’ve received a lot of interest from fellow producers who are interested in crowdfunding their own work. We hope our brief guide will help prepare new campaigns for success. Of course, your mileage […]

The proliferation of pirated ‘free’ porn has saturated the Internet, creating a lower perceived value of adult content with less income for studios — this makes running a sustainable business difficult, especially for new directors who might not yet have a loyal audience base. Here’s a few ways to prevent piracy and protect your work: Make it as […]

As part of PinkLabel.TV’s mission to create a hub for independent film, we offer three public newsletters to connect cast and crew to production opportunities, submission and screening news, film releases, and other updates. Have something to include in our newsletters? Contact us to let us know.    

Let’s talk about the money shot… finances! Director Shine Louise Houston of Pink and White Productions will reveal how a script breakdown can inform your budget, and reviews fundraising and producer options that can make your big idea a reality. This class will cover: Script Breakdown Fundraising Budgeting CrashCourse: Budgeting & Fundraising Saturday, December 1st, […]

Shine Louise Houston teaches a special CRASHCOURSE workshop during PornFilmFestival Berlin! Screenplays & Storyboards: How to Map Your Adult Movie Directing a film requires clear and effective communication with cast and crew. Award-winning director and writer Shine Louise Houston of Pink & White Productions (The Crash Pad, SNAPSHOT) presents a special “Crash Course” designed especially […]

Paint with light! Gain the concepts of basic three point lighting. Learn how to use natural light, as well as DIY techniques to keep in your budget (such as homemade bounce cards). With this three hour class, you’ll know where to put your subject to get the best light, basics of color temperatures and gels, […]

If you’re inspired to create adult films like the kind you’ve seen here on PinkLabel.TV, you’re in luck! PinkLabel.tv aims to provide a space for a diverse array of independent adult films — and to encourage more great works. Part of this mission manifests as CRASH COURSE, an educational program and resource network designed to inspire and empower […]

For many small artists, doing the marketing for your own work can feel scary. Rejection from festivals and award shows hurt, and social media can feel like a lot of wasted time screaming into the void. However with just a few budget-saving strategies, one artist — or one artists’ assistant! — can harness the power […]

Struggling with the sound of your new film? Curious to learn how you can improve your movie’s sound quality to the best of your budget? You’re in luck! The next Crash Course workshop is lead by guest instructor and Sound Designer C. Daddio. Crash Course: Sound Design Saturday, July 7th, 2018 Noon-3PM Early registration special […]

If you’re inspired to create adult films like the kind you’ve seen here on PinkLabel.tv, you’re in luck! PinkLabel.tv aims to provide a space for a diverse array of independent adult films — and to encourage more great works. Part of this mission manifests as CRASH COURSE, an educational program and resource network designed to […]

So you wanna make a porno? Or, maybe you’re already in the biz and looking to pick up some tips. You’re in luck! Award-winning filmmaker Shine Louise Houston (The Crash Pad, SNAPSHOT) presents the tools to put your best foot forward, from setting up your business to editing your shot. A filmmaker who considers sex […]

For far too long, books about pornography have been authored by people either outside the industry or too biased to adequately research the facts. Here are our top recommendations for your sexuality bookshelf, whether it’s learning about porn, sexual health, or sex work in general. (For the Porn Studies Journal, see Taylor & Francis Online.) CRASHCOURSE: […]

“How can I make porn?” is one of the most common questions we get at Pink & White Productions. We created our emerging pornographers series Point of Contact, to empower producers with the tools, budget, and support needed to explore the wide world of producing adult content. But we only have so many cameras to pass […]

In “Color Psychology” by Audiovisual media student Lilly Mtz-Seara, popular American film clips demonstrate the use of cultural conceptions of color to convey emotion in film. Watch the video here: How closely do adult filmmakers follow this psychology? Pay attention to the colors Shine Louise Houston chooses to paint her set walls and the sheets […]

by Jiz Lee, originally published in XBiz Magazine, republished with author’s permission.   “Didn’t you shoot a scene with her? When’s the video going to come out?” Whenever the topic comes up, my porno candle dims a little. This summer marks the second anniversary of one of the hottest performances of my career, and I’m […]

Good porn, around the globe! Each year brings new adult film screenings. With so much to plan for, we’ve added a calendar to keep track! Here’s what’s going on in the indie porn scene: Filmmaker Newsletter Film screenings and festival submission deadlines are announced in our Filmmaker Newsletter. (Be sure to subscribe!) Got an event […]

The annual Feminist Porn Awards are upon us and performers, directors, academics, and fans from around the world will be traveling to Toronto, Ontario for the 10th Annual Good For Her Feminist Porn Awards. For many travelers, this will be their first time entering Canada. We’ve created a travel guide for those traveling abroad for […]

Feminists talk about the virtues of “ethical porn,” but how does one DO it, exactly? From a production standpoint, several factors combine to ensure a sex-positive and respectful experience on set. With performers AND crew in mind, these steps help to create one of the fundamental elements of an ethical production. Pink & White Productions […]