Category Archives: Euro Porn

Down memory lane: Hotel Italia

It was 1999. And yet, it feels like a whole other porn ‘era’. Back then, I was able to produce and schedule HOTEL ITALIA, much like I would an indie feature: a story to tell  -and characters’ arcs to draw–, an expensive, scenic location on the Italian Riviera, a real crew (8 people, including a gaffer, a make-up artist, a Unit Production Manager and 2 staff photographers). Most importantly, back then it would ship thousands of VHS/DVDs and gain the critics’ support. Healthy profit margins encouraged producers to take risks, aim higher and boldly play with content/form… Do I miss those days? Of course. Will viewers ever grow tired of the reality craze and its aesthetical indifference? I hope so (pictured here, Ettore, Dario, Marian, Andrea)

Spotlight on Jason

Despite a few movies for William Higgins, Jason is best known for his shorts on Menatplay.com. That’s where we first saw him: a look at his sexy grin and at his ice-cold eyes, and we knew he’d make a perfect Guglielmo for our own adaptation of Cosi fan tutte. Much to our surprise, the real Jason if far shyer and more introverted than he looks on camera.  In a candid video interview for THE SCHOOL FOR LOVERS, Jason admits the sex business beats “working in a factory from 8 to 5”. He’s now working behind the scenes.

The Men of LucasKazan on Cybersocket

Writes Cybersocket in its EuroPorn issue (August 2011):

“Back in 1998, the gay porn industry saw the debut of a new director/producer named Lucas Kazan. Ever since, Kazan has been introducing gay porn fans to some of the world’s most beautiful Mediterranean men. Along the way, Kazan has been credited with raising the bar for the entire genre of gay Euro-porn. Kazan’s films have even been hailed as art, but don’t let that mislead you – because his films are anything but pretentious. When it comes to making porn films, Kazan is a craftsman – and his true expertise lies in his ability to be unobtrusive. Elegant and restrained, his style focuses on presenting his performers in the best possible light without ever allowing his own ego to obstruct the hot sex. As a director, Kazan instinctively knows when to let his performers lead the action. The result is porn that feels spontaneous and honest – one of the hallmarks of Kazan’s style. Another thing that sets Kazan apart is his keen understanding of eroticism. Rather than relying solely on the physical mechanics of sex to carry the energy of his scenes, Kazan elicits performances from his models that express desire and longing even before their clothes come off.”

The Best of Euro Porn

We’re featured on the cover of Cybersocket’s “Euro Porn” issue (August 2010). “The legendary porn director raises the bar for porn studio member sites”, writes the magazine. “With his eyes for beauty, deep understanding of desire and tireless attention to detail, Kazan continues to make films that blur the line between art and erotica”. I’m blushing…