Category: Steven

In the past 30 days, I’ve had roughly 75 model applications come to me. Some which were forwarded to photographers for possible shoots, others suggested they read this blog so they could understand the reality of the industry before they jumped in, many which range from the ridiculous (photos without faces) – to the weird (bearded women) and quite a lot which just aren’t what we’re looking for. The one thing they all have in common, is they all get a measured and reasonable response.

Unlike most production companies which simply dump rejections, each email should get a reply from … Read More

A very rare opportunity has came up for a new producer on the East coast and especially the New York area. Please read this very carefully before applying.

• must be able to produce high quality images and HD video for Grooby in the style of ShemaleYum, Shemale.XXX etc.
• have own equipment including HD video camera, high quality DSLR and lighting.
• have some experience working with models.
• have an active interest in the trans community.
• have a studio, apartment or ability to create a studio space for multiple shoots.
• able to find new models or communicate with models via email.
• work

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The much anticipated, highly awaiting, Grooby Girls Calendar for 2016 is our now. We’ve brought it out earlier to enable us to get it out to people in time, and so they can enjoy months of cover girl Jessy Dubai on the wall before even having to turn the page. I’m very proud of this calendar and hand-picked every shot personally (more on that later). We’ve made it a little smaller, so it can fit inside a standard USPS envelope and we can offer it for a special price withshipping included in the US and for a much cheaper … Read More

I’ll forward this post with the facts that people think it’s easy being a male performer. It’s not. A 20-30 min scene can take hours. You’re often working with demanding models and photographers and you have to realize that even though you are considered the least important part of the scenery, if you don’t perform well then the female model has little to react with and the scene will fall flat. Photographers often find male performers that are good to work with, reliable and the least noxious on the sets, and work with them time and time again. Every so … Read More

One of my TS friends who has been a licensed cosmetologist for years, has now started her business to do on-set make-up and hair, for film and photo shoots. She’s worked on a number of adult sets, so comfortable around porn and you can see some samples of her work (with some very famous TS models) here.
As you probably know, working on adult sets requires some different skills from working on other shoots, both in amount of times make-up may need checking and the ability not only to be comfortable around the material being shot, but making the models … Read More

Thanks for coming here, you’re on your first step to becoming a model for the largest and most celebrated TG production company in the world. If you don’t know our company, please take a little time to read about it either at our Wikipedia or via our other blog Grooby Productions.
You should also familiarize yourself with this editorial which describes how the adult industry works and some realistic expectations of what you gain or not, from the adult industry … Working as a TG Model in 2015

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Where do we need models from?
Primarily, we’re looking … Read More

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.   Each year, we reflect on those who lost their lives through violence.  The GLAAD website, states that the day “honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence” but when a report was published in “The Guardian” yesterday that almost 50% of transgender youths in the UK had considered suicide, I believe the remit of the TDoR should also include those.  When a person has been so marginalized, misunderstood, alienated or abused that they have nowhere to turn but to consider taking their own lives, then that life … Read More

Male performers must read this prior to replying. If you haven’t read this and followed the instructions, then your email will just be deleted.

I get between 3-8 applications to be a male performer every day. Most are un-realistic and mediocre applications from guys who either have no place in front of a camera or from applicants who haven’t got the brain cells (not necessarily needed for the actual job) or the committment to let me know where they are, include reasonable photos and what they’re into.

For 18 yrs I’ve answered every applicant and I know longer have the … Read More

Every year, after the show, some disgruntled fan or nominee has a complaint and accusations fly that the show is “fixed” in some way. Given the issues I’ve had with other award shows, which was one of the main reasons for starting The Tranny Awards 7 years ago, we’ve done everything we can to make the process as transparent as possible. I do understand why people can get upset but the simple fact is, everyone nominated deserves to be a winner and only one can be. It does go down to a judges preference which is why we try to … Read More