UKAP Meeting Monday 24th November
The meeting was very well attended in particular the general meeting was and we had 3 new members the association. This is an amended version of the full minutes available in the members forum
Jerry Barnett
Myles Jackman
Nichi Hodgson
Paul Taylor
Scarlet Grey
Graham Swain
Rock Charogne
Ben Yates
Dave Tubs
Oscar Storm
Jay from YC
George Knagg
Andy Sneaky Pee
Rah (Top Of The Babes)
Zara DuRose & David
Bill Penn (Nafforf ATVOD)
Gary (SpeedyBee)
Jamie (Studio66)
Angel Long
Chloe Lovette
Charlotte Rose
Marcus Van Der Akker
Names in bold indicates new members
Review of XBiz EU
All positive. Want to be involved again next year
Awards
All felt the awards needed cohesion and a concerted effort will be made for 2015. The ball has started rolling for ideas already. See forum.
Age verification
Flaws were addressed with VeriMe with UK numbers and failed ATVOD audit who expect the service to deal with international numbers
AVMS Regulations
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-porn-legislation-what-is-now-banned-under-new-government-laws-9898541.html
Adult Provider Network
No one objected to Adult Provider Network attending future meetings to update on matters relating to ATVOD and legislation
Promo video
http://ukadultproducerawards.com/press/video-2014-uk-adult-producer-awards/
Model Centro as alternative solution to those wanting sites off shore?
This was not a legally viable in light of new changes in the law which would apply to those in this country with editorial control running sites off shore
Campaigns
Options to be explored but didnt have time to expand on details due to lack of time
Subs
Now due
Paul Taylor
New site project shelved pending forthcoming changes in law December1st
NEWS
ATVOD seminar on 14th about changes in law re content R18 strength doesnt mean you have to be certified. The meeting was focussed on BDSM/ fetish genre on what is acceptable and unlawful under the new guidelines See www.bbfc.co.uk
CAMPAIGNS
Ditched the ISP filter campaign
UPDATES
Feedback on Venus, Berlin : Poor attendance due to local strikes but maybe worth going in future in case the tide turns next year It sounds like the event is only good to do shoots with european talent and networking at after parties
Ethical Porn Partnership
Nichi recorded our opinions on the topic for a programme on Radio 5. www.ethicalporn.org
Collection for Lolita Taylor
We collected £100 with the idea of doubling it with UKAP funds but after speaking to her she has
refused our donation with a message stating she doesnt need the money now as she only needed a little bit to start off with which she's got already.
Next meet date: TBA