Jett Blakk
Encyclopedia
Jett Blakk is an American Award-winning film director
of gay pornography
. He has also directed under the name Jett Blakk Katt. He started his own studio Red Devil Entertainment and is responsible with discovering porn star Jason Ridge
. Blakk currently directs for Dirty Bird Pictures. On December 4, 2008, Blakk was nominated GLBT Director of the Year for the XBIZ Awards 2009
, to be held in Hollywood, California.
in 1996 and immediately began working for gay porn director Sam Abdul of Forum Studios as a production assistant. Within four months, Jett was directing Abdul's leather line, Leather Entertainment. Jett began to work for other companies, developing his style and soon became best known as a director of "story porn", hardcore X-rated features with complicated plots and acting. Jett has been nominated in several categories for his work as a cameraman, editor, writer and director and received the Grabby award for Best Screenplay in 2006 for his film Dirty Little Sins, which was screened in a Gay Lesbian Media Studies seminar at Redlands University in California
that same year. Jett was also inducted to the Grabbys Wall of Fame along with Chad Hunt
, Matthew Rush
, Caesar and Steven Walker.
Blakk appeared in episode 3 of John Roecker's documentary series Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Porn Stars, which shows behind the scenes filming of Blakk's How To Seduce A Sraight Man for here!. He recently started directing for Dirty Bird Pictures. His film Mug SHots, was nominated for a 2009 XBIZ Awards for GLBT Movie of the Year. Blakk is notable for directing Chad Hunt
's last adult film Endgame, in which he bottoms on screen for the first time.
Blakk counts models Nick Capra, Wolf Hudson
, Mark Slade
, and Zackary Pierce among his close circle of friends.
In 2009, Jett Blakk was nominated for 3 GayVN awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography, all for ENDGAME.
In 2009, Jett Blakk was nominated for 3 Grabby awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Videography, all for ENDGAME.
In 2009, Jett Blakk was nominated for Best Porn Auteur on the Chronicles of Pornia web site.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
of gay pornography
Gay pornography
Gay pornography is the representation of sexual intercourse between men with the primary goal of sexual arousal in its audience. There is also a tradition, and continuing considerable output, of lesbian pornography....
. He has also directed under the name Jett Blakk Katt. He started his own studio Red Devil Entertainment and is responsible with discovering porn star Jason Ridge
Jason Ridge
Jason Ridge is a former American porn star who appeared in gay porn with about 50 films and in one bisexual porn video and gay skin magazines. He launched his own porn company in 2007 named RIDGELINE FILMS and made quite a success with 3 movies so far...
. Blakk currently directs for Dirty Bird Pictures. On December 4, 2008, Blakk was nominated GLBT Director of the Year for the XBIZ Awards 2009
XBIZ
XBIZ is an American publisher of business news and business information for the adult entertainment industry.In addition to its flagship website, XBIZ publishes two monthly trade magazines, hosts winter and summer exhibition & industry conferences, and facilitates networking among adult online...
, to be held in Hollywood, California.
Career
Blakk began his gay porn career as Jett Blakk Katt, but dropped the last name after a year because he though it was too ponderous. Jett arrived in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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in 1996 and immediately began working for gay porn director Sam Abdul of Forum Studios as a production assistant. Within four months, Jett was directing Abdul's leather line, Leather Entertainment. Jett began to work for other companies, developing his style and soon became best known as a director of "story porn", hardcore X-rated features with complicated plots and acting. Jett has been nominated in several categories for his work as a cameraman, editor, writer and director and received the Grabby award for Best Screenplay in 2006 for his film Dirty Little Sins, which was screened in a Gay Lesbian Media Studies seminar at Redlands University in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
that same year. Jett was also inducted to the Grabbys Wall of Fame along with Chad Hunt
Chad Hunt
Chad Hunt is a former gay porn star who performs in pornographic movies. He has also appeared on the cover of Badpuppy, Jock, Honcho, All Man and Unzipped magazines....
, Matthew Rush
Matthew Rush (porn star)
Matthew Rush is a retired bi-racial American pornographic actor who appeared in gay pornographic films and magazines. He is also a bodybuilder and personal trainer under his real name...
, Caesar and Steven Walker.
Blakk appeared in episode 3 of John Roecker's documentary series Everything You Wanted to Know About Gay Porn Stars, which shows behind the scenes filming of Blakk's How To Seduce A Sraight Man for here!. He recently started directing for Dirty Bird Pictures. His film Mug SHots, was nominated for a 2009 XBIZ Awards for GLBT Movie of the Year. Blakk is notable for directing Chad Hunt
Chad Hunt
Chad Hunt is a former gay porn star who performs in pornographic movies. He has also appeared on the cover of Badpuppy, Jock, Honcho, All Man and Unzipped magazines....
's last adult film Endgame, in which he bottoms on screen for the first time.
Blakk counts models Nick Capra, Wolf Hudson
Wolf Hudson
Wolf Hudson is a Dominican-American male pornographic actor, director and street dancer.-Early life:Wolf Hudson was born on November 24, 1984, in New York, New York, and is of mixed ancestry: French, Afro-Latin American/Dominican descent. Hudson briefly lived in the Dominican Republic in his early...
, Mark Slade
Mark Slade
Mark Van Blarcom Slade is an American actor.In 1956, he enrolled in the Worcester Academy with intention of becoming a cartoonist. After he filled in for a sick classmate, playing the role of an English professor in the play, The Male Animal, he decided to enter acting...
, and Zackary Pierce among his close circle of friends.
In 2009, Jett Blakk was nominated for 3 GayVN awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography, all for ENDGAME.
In 2009, Jett Blakk was nominated for 3 Grabby awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Videography, all for ENDGAME.
In 2009, Jett Blakk was nominated for Best Porn Auteur on the Chronicles of Pornia web site.
Awards
- 2006 GayVN Award nomination for Best Director - Dirty Little Sins
- 2006 Gay Chicago Grabby Award for Best Screenplay - Dirty Little Sins
- 2008 GayVN Award nomination for Best Screenplay - Dare and Unspeakable
- 2008 Gay Chicago Grabby nomination for Best Screenplay - Unspeakable