After sharing my early adventures in Part 1 – from landing my first hardcore scene, to navigating agents, to hugging soap opera stars – this next chapter dives into my time shooting with Naughty America. While enjoyable, it was also a memorable combination of “working in San Fernando Valley” realities.
Carrie vs. a Car Crash
I rented a car to be able to both explore LA and commute to shoots independently. With the intent that any tourism would have to take a backseat to porn set punctuality.
On the way to my first Naughty America gig – for their My Friend’s Hot Mom brand – a landscaper’s truck clipped my passenger-side mirror. The driver spoke only Spanish, but the company’s contact information was clearly printed on the truck’s door. Panicked, I almost stopped everything to immediately deal with the accident. The damage was not… inconsiderable.
After the adrenaline wore off, however, I decided to worry about it after the shoot. Canceling at the last-minute would have damaged my fledgling reputation, so I pushed forward into that afternoon’s filthiness.
The Shoot: Logistics and Challenges
The scale of the production surprised me. A crew of 8-10 people—camera operators, lighting technicians, makeup artists, and assistants—bustled around the set.
Preparations began with an hour of hair and makeup, followed by a solo masturbation scene filmed outdoors. The environment felt more clinical than my earlier indie shoots, but I focused on delivering a strong performance. This was, after all, the big time.
The Co-Star I Could Have Done Without
When it came time to meet my scene mate, he seemed completely out to lunch and disinterested in chitchat of any kind. This seemed strange, but – between his odd behavior, his obvious fatigue and his extreme difficulty in achieving orgasm – I surmised he had likely been doing a great deal of partying the night before.
Or, maybe I was just not his type? If that were the case (as opposed to my assumption he’d been whooping it up for the 24 hours prior to call time) “why they would they pair us?”, I wondered.
Due to my rookie status, I was probably overthinking. Regardless, when my scene premiered on MFHM the scene comments unanimously applauded me, but also commented that Naughty America needed to lose the guy. That feedback really helped turn an odd shoot into a much better memory – and I am grateful for those fans to this day.
In Respect of Male Performers
As disappointing as my costar was, there’s a lot to consider. It’s a tough racket for the boys. Many men underestimate the challenges of performing in front of a crew. Distractions are constant, and maintaining focus / erections is critical. This experience reinforced why I later prioritized smaller crews (never more than two cameras) and female filmmakers for my own projects.
The Unplanned Exit
While there’s a part 3 to my story coming soon, and this isn’t the end of the saga, later that year, a U.S. work ban halted my collaborations with Naughty America.
Though I never shot with them again, I took pride in the positive fan response to my scene, despite it’s challenges – proof that professionalism (and punctuality) can shine… even in suboptimal conditions.