LOS ANGELES — Adult film star Steve Holmes has launched “Behind The Porn Scenes” on his YouTube channel.
The 2018 XBIZ Male Foreign Performer of the Year has been bringing his camera on set to show fans what really goes on behind the scenes at his YouTube channel. He started the YouTube project in the spring.
“The fans I meet at shows usually have an OK understanding of the business,” he said.
“A lot of people ask me questions, they write on Twitter: ‘Hey, can you take me to a set? I want to see how porn is shot, I want to be live with it.’
“And, of course, I cannot take [them], because it’s like any other job... when you’re an accountant you cannot just take your friends to the office to watch you work. But I can virtually take you on set with my camera.”
Holmes, 57, has shot more than 2,500 scenes. He began his performing career in Europe in 1996. His stage name was suggested by because some reminded him of iconic porn star John Holmes.
Holmes has been living and working in Los Angeles and Budapest since 2002. In 2015 he began producing and directing for Kink.com’s Public Disgrace website.
One of Holmes’ biggest boosters is adult performer and studio owner Joanna Angel, another XBIZ Award winner.
“If everyone looked at sex the same way he does the world would be a better place,” said Angel, who cast Holmes as the titular Dirty Grandpa in her taboo family role-play comedy earlier this year.
“Steve is the kindest, smartest, and sexiest dirty old man in the world,” she said. “His relationship with sex and sexuality is beautiful, and he truly enjoys every aspect of the industry. I don’t think viewers understand how smart and charming he really is from just watching him fuck, and I think his YouTube channel really shows him for who he is.”
The “Behind The Porn Scenes” series gives viewers an insider’s perspective of what it’s really like being on films sets for PureTaboo, Burning Angel, Facial Abuse, Evil Angel, New Sensations, Mile High, Devil’s Film, Dogfart, Teen Fidelity, Zero Tolerance and others.
The videos feature Angel, Angela White, Jacky St. James and Bree Mills, along with starlets Valentina Nappi, Della Dane, Jade Nile, Paige Owens, Ariana Marie, Lexi Lore, Gia Derza, Candice Care, Lena Paul, Ivy Lebelle, Gina Valentina and many more.
Holmes’ latest YouTube video features a chat with popular performer Violet Monroe on set for Facial Abuse director Just Dave. Interviewed before and after her scene with Holmes, Monroe discusses the pleasure she derives from extreme sex.
One of Holmes’ goals with his “Behind The Porn Scenes with Steve Holmes” YouTube series is, “when it comes to a set like Just Dave’s, where the girls can look like poor abused victims, to show that we’re all professionals and work as a team,” he said.
“I’m covering the area I’m involved in,” Holmes said. “Many different niches, from features to gonzo to more extreme stuff. I work in various countries — and every set is different.
Now approaching 2,000 subscribers, Holmes’ YouTube channel recently won entry to the YouTube Partner Program, which requires at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of watch time within 12 months.
“If you’re interested in pornography,” Holmes added, “if you’re interested in how we do it — a little look behind the scenes — then subscribe.”
