ABSTRACT
The machinations of sexual fantasy are complex, and vary from director to director, as do working and set conditions. Also, it is necessary to note briefly some of the off-set conditions porn industry workers encounter. Gay-friendly porn supporters often donate their sites to these film-makers. Bar and nightclub owners, home-owners, and the like, are often quite open about providing spaces for gay male pornographers. The creation of a marketable erotic image is very important in the gay porn industry. Porn theorist Susie Bright refers to this image as the “Pornographic Man.” In the machinations of the porn industry, image-making is the first and most essential step of the filmmaking process. Joe Gage sidestepped potential ego disruptions among “stars” by employing a volunteer group of actors who remain faceless and egoless throughout the scene, and were able to perform on cue as well.
