Casey Calvert, Magnus Sullivan, & jessica drake to
Join Adult Industry Discussion, Open to the Public!
LOS ANGELES (October 9, 2015) – The USC School of Cinematic Arts will host “50 Shades of Erotica: The Blurring of the Line Between Hollywood and Adult Entertainment,” a panel discussion on the adult industry at the University of Southern California on October 14. Adult performer Casey Calvert, filmmaker Magnus Sullivan, and adult performer and sex educator jessica drake be the featured speakers.
Presented by the USC School of Cinematic Arts, the event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ray Stark Family Theatre on USC’s campus in Los Angeles. Alex Ago, director of programming and special projects for USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, will moderate.
The event is open to the general public. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
The aim of the panel is to show how sex in Hollywood is about extremes – it is either objectified, fetishized, shown as part of an ogling community, a la “Fifty Shades of Grey,” or it’s shamed by showing characters that embrace what is deemed an overly sexual nature who must change, such as in this summer’s sex comedy “Trainwreck.” Characters who crave sex in a monogamous relationship are generally applauded, while those characters who enjoy an abundance of sex outside of monogamy are generally demonized or require saving.
The discussion will also focus on how Hollywood often tries to push the boundaries of sex, as it relates to puritanical America, while still maintaining an ideology based on sex as a dirty word. On the other hand, the Adult Entertainment Industry, which makes movies based around sex, is continually vying for mainstream acceptance and to be taken seriously.
“Being a part of this panel is going to be a very exciting experience,” said Calvert who also educates on the topics of BDSM and fetishes for GameLink.com. “Joining such amazing and talented people, like Magnus and jessica, and to share in their knowledge, is truly going to be a great experience for me and the audience.”
Filmmaker Magnus Sullivan, whose recent groundbreaking independent film “Marriage 2.0” earned wide acclaim for mixing explicit sex scenes with a compelling tale of a modern marriage, also will offer his take on creating a new genre with his film.
“I feel audiences are ready for films that blend elements from adult movies with independent filmmaking,” Sullivan said. “We’ve proven that with the tremendous response we received from filmgoers and critics alike for ‘Marriage 2.0.’ It’s a new era and a new day for filmmaking.”
Renowned sexual health expert and Wicked Pictures contract performer jessica drake is also featured on the panel. The adult superstar is known as creator, director, producer and host of the acclaimed sexual education video series “jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex.”
About Casey Calvert:
Casey Calvert, the fetish model turned rising adult star began watching porn at a young age, but didn’t lose her virginity until she was 21. Recognizing a deep-seated desire to act out her strongest sexual urgings, Casey decided to wait to for the perfect fetish-themed experience to have sex for the first time. Self-admittedly kinky before she knew what it was, Casey has experimented with all types of fetish play, and takes pleasure in pushing the boundaries of BDSM. With a first name deriving from “K” and “C”, the initials of her celebrity crushes’ children, and a last name stemming from a college professor who taught her about first amendment law and pornography, the athletic and curvy newcomer embraces porn as a way to “explore fantasies that aren’t safe in the real world.” Already nominated for numerous AVN and XBIZ Awards, as well as the 2015 XRCO Unsung Siren award, and boasting modeling credits in Hustler’s Taboo, AVN, and the Mammoth Book of Erotic Photography, the University of Florida magna cum laude grad’s resume also includes writing about sexuality and culture for outlets, such as The Huffington Post. Casey also educates on the topics of BDSM and fetishes through live appearances around the country, such as speaking to university students at UCLA. Additionally, adult e-tail site GameLink.com enlists her services as its official BDSM & Fetish Expert. Open-minded, adventurous, and open to try anything at least once, Casey is focused on seizing the moment and on making her mark as a star, director, and producer. Find more information about Casey Calvert at www.caseycalvert.com/, and follow her on social media at www.twitter.com/caseycalvertxxx and www.instagram.com/caseycalvert.
About Magnus Sullivan:
Magnus Sullivan is a screenwriter and producer from the Bay Area. Sullivan’s interest in the dynamics of open marriages, the challenges, and the opportunities for growth is a constant theme in his first two movies. “An Open Invitation” was Sullivan’s first foray into adult cinema and remains one of the bestselling movies on the subject. It earned star India Summer the 2012 AVN Awards Best Actress trophy. “Marriage 2.0,” Sullivan’s first film produced by his production company, LionReach Productions, exponentially expands on the scope of “An Open Invitation,” making the Bay Area itself a character. For more on “Marriage 2.0” please visit http://marriage2point0movie.com.
About jessica drake:
An exclusive Wicked Pictures contract performer, writer, and director, as well as a global humanitarian and emerging sexual wellness authority, jessica drake’s brilliant career is illuminated by her beauty, prodigious talent and adult industry clout. A winner of three coveted AVN Best Actress awards, jessica has solidified her status as one of the adult’s most illustrious stars, but it’s her time devoted to healing, working alongside, and educating those less fortunate of which she is most proud. In her award-winning, self-directed “Guide to Wicked Sex” series, jessica brings erotic topics to life through intimate demonstrations performed by some of today’s hottest adult stars. Each volume addresses a different aspect of human sexuality, which is explored with a distinct blend of knowledge, experience, and good humor, and the series has earned recognition from AVN, XBIZ, and The Feminist Porn Awards. The same demand for her modern sex education DVDs also takes the charismatic speaker around the world – presenting seminars and workshops at expos, retail outlets, and colleges like USC, UCLA, and Chapman University – where she speaks to curious adults desiring to learn more about sex, romance, and communication. For more information on jessica drake, visit www.twitter.com/thejessicadrake.
