FSC Urges Industry to Refrain From Traditional Shoots: 'We Do Not Believe It Is Safe'

FSC Urges Industry to Refrain From Traditional Shoots: 'We Do Not Believe It Is Safe'

LOS ANGELES — The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued a formal statement in response to questions about a possible production hold as rates of positive COVID-19 rates continue to rise around the country.

The text of tonight's update follows:

With news of rising infection rates across the US, including the main production hubs for the adult industry, along with learning about at least a dozen cases of COVID-19 among talent and crew who tested outside of PASS, we’ve been asked one question more than any other.

“If the pandemic is so bad, why isn’t there a mandatory production hold?”

Every person in the adult industry, including those of us at FSC, has their own opinion about what should be done about the pandemic and how the adult industry should proceed. In order to remove what personal bias we can, we are relying on experts to guide the decisions we make related to the pandemic.

When we instated the production hold in March, we did so in alignment with orders in the State of California to shut down all non-essential business, which included film production. California was the first state to do this, so we called for a national hold.

When we lifted the production hold in June, we again did so in alignment with orders in the State of California that allowed for the resumption of mainstream film production. We aligned with the reopening of mainstream film production, because a love scene in a mainstream film production has as much potential exposure to COVID-19 as does a sex scene in an adult film production.

We advised against resuming production but provided guidelines for those who chose to do so.

We have stated that if we do call for another production hold related to COVID-19, it will be regional and in alignment with the orders of the regulating agencies in that region, or on the advice of our medical advisory board in response to a specific risk to the production pool.

As bad as the COVID-19 pandemic is now, no jurisdictions have yet called for a shut down of film production, nor do we know of a specific infection exposure that poses an uncontained risk to the production pool. Therefore, we have not called for a production hold in any region.

We cannot state strongly enough or repeat often enough that regardless of governmental orders or the existence of a production hold, we do not believe it is safe to create adult content with anyone outside of your household.

Follow the FSC online and on Twitter for the latest updates.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Tommy Gunn Publishes Memoir 'Unloaded'

Tommy Gunn has published a new memoir, titled “Tommy Gunn: Unloaded.”

Flirt4Free Launches 2025 'Flirt of the Year' Contest

Flirt4Free (F4F) has launched the 2025 edition of its Flirt of Year camming contest, which runs through Dec. 31.

'Elvish E-Girl' Elly Clutch Stars in Latest From Brazzers

2024 XMAs Female Clip Creator of the Year Elly Clutch stars with Victor Ray and Chloe Foxxe in the latest scene from Brazzers, titled “Elvish E-Girl Elly.”

Lonely Sweet Liz Is LoyalFans' 'Featured Creator' for October

LoyalFans has named Lonely Sweet Liz as its Featured Creator for October.

Ricky's Room Drops Final Installment of Roxie Sinner Showcase

Ricky’s Room has released the final installment of its Roxie Sinner showcase, titled "Full Court Roxie."

Hailey Rose Leads Latest From Jules Jordan

Multi-XMAs winner Hailey Rose stars with Max Fills and Victor Ray in the latest release from Jules Jordan.

Dani Synclair Performs Her 1st Anal for West Coast Productions

Dani Synclair has performed her first anal scene with Isiah Maxwell in the latest release from West Coast Productions (WCP).

xHamster Introduces Creator Referral Program

xHamster has launched its new creator referral program.

Ryan Reid Talks Fights, Firsts and the 'Deadly Vows' Finale

When “Deadly Vows,” the latest feature from director Ricky Greenwood, premiered on Digital Playground, it delivered more than high-gloss eroticism. The limited series unveiled a full-throttle action spectacle with sword fights, betrayals, and a main character who combines Jackie Chan’s martial artistry with a thirst for vengeance worthy of the Bride, Uma Thurman’s memorable assassin character in “Kill Bill.”

Jade Venus, Zariah Aura Star in Latest From Evil Angel

Jade Venus and Zariah Aura star in a scene from Evil Angel.

Show More