Ricky

They say good things come in small packages… Meet Ricky, 5′ 7″, washboard abs, delectable bubble butt, average dick but hard as a rock. Ricky is a skilled photographer himself, likes the BelAmi types and –lo and behold– cums on command. No hands!

Journey to Italy: the production diary p4

Upon wrapping production, Derek and I visited with George Duroy in Bratislava. Derek had long been a BelAmi fan and I was happy to introduce him to the boys. Sexy Ion Dovidov took Derek out to the clubs and director/producer George Duroy gave him a taste of Czech hospitality, showing him around Prague. Fast forward to Journey‘s release: the great expectations led to extra-ordinary visibility, especially in Italy: magazine covers, posters, full-page ads, TV and radio interviews… I didn’t waste any time and began a second round of casting calls for Journey 2. I flew Derek back to Italy for the first gay porn star appearance on stage in an Italian club and at the Misex, Milan’s yearly trade show. News of Derek and the upcoming castings were everywhere –from the main papers (LaRepubblica) to the gay press. With the glamor and the excitement I haven’t seen since. Pictured here, super star Derek Cameron in his “Journey” days.

Journey to Italy: the production diary p. 3

Back in the US, we began editing on the AVID Media Composer. Yes, Journey is the first gay porn edited non-linearly (by a pro film editor) –something I’m proud of. Processors at the time weren’t as fast as today’s: we had to import the footage at a low rez (AVR 5, in tech lingo) and re-import the final edit at full rez. With the inevitable artifacts. Men of Odyssey mounted a lavish campaign –including rich press kits and an exclusive event in Weho: everyone attended, porn stars, directors, producers, agents, critics, fans… and legendary Jeff Stryker –in a rare public appearance. Hard to believe the many expectations and the incredible buzz a porn release would build then (to be continued…)