Noir Male has launched the Noir Male Directorial Training Program. The first-of-its-kind directorial education program for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) adult performers is now accepting applicants for the first six-month session.
The Sword recently reported on how Dillon Diaz became the first brand ambassador for Noir Male, and had also directed his first scene for the studio in an effort to give a bigger voice to people of color behind the scenes. That was followed by the recent announcement of August Alexander as the new brand ambassador.
Now, the studio has officially launched the NMDT Program to expand those efforts. Mile High Media (Noir Male’s parent company) has partnered with Off the Clock Production’s NuEric Taylor, the newly appointed Noir Male Creative Director, to create the program. The idea was born during the Spring of 2020 to enact change within the adult industry.
The six-month paid educational program introduces selected adult performers to the basics of directing adult film and associated skills needed to produce film content. It the role and responsibilities of the director in script development, pre-production, production, and post-production. Applicants gain the tools to advance their careers beyond adult performing.
“Having the opportunity to be a part of this positive change in the adult entertainment film industry is very exciting,” says NuEric Taylor. “The NMDT Program will really empower talent to plan a career beyond performing. Training BIPOC the key skills it takes to be a successful director and screenwriter will open so many doors for them and will also assist in changing the narrative of all talent experiences on set.”
Diaz was the first to team with Noir Male in a pilot program that the NMDT Program is now based on. Diaz lent his voice and perspective to Noir Male, having released his first co-directed scene on March 26th (with more projects in pre-production for the studio).
“I’m very excited to have written and directed my first projects for Noir Male, a studio that I have had a long and nurturing relationship with,” Diaz said. “Working behind the camera, directing projects celebrating the progress and sexuality of men of color is incredibly fulfilling. I’ve learned so much about the directing process in such a short time.”
Read more about the program here, and see Dillon’s work at Noir Male!
We love to see it!! More inclusion is never a bad thing.