Third Degree Films
Encyclopedia
Third Degree Films is an American pornographic film studio. The studios Zero Tolerance Entertainment
and Black Ice are sister companies of Third Degree Films. The studio's films are generally classed as Gonzo pornography
.
track on all its DVDs, in an attempt to tap in to the increasingly important Spanish speaking demographic in the US and Latin America. In 2007, the company signed a deal with Hustler TV
to provide its content on the channel in North and South America. In 2008, ZT brought a lawsuit against DVD rental site Movixo Inc., alleging DVD piracy. The case was settled out of court for $15 million. In 2009 the Film The Cougar Club directed by Miles Long
® won an
AVN Award for Best MILF Release setting the bar for films of that genre.
Courtney Cummz
has an exclusive contract with ZT, and also directs
films for the company. Cummz was the first ZT contract girl. In 2008, the company signed a six-film deal with Amber Lynn
. This culminated in an appearance in the best selling and AVN Award winning series The Cougar Club, directed by AVN Award winning director, Miles Long
®
. Alektra Blue
was a spokeswoman for Third Degree Films, before she became a Wicked Pictures
contract star.
®.
Awards received by the film The Cougar Club:
Zero Tolerance Entertainment
Zero Tolerance Entertainment is an American pornographic film studio. The studios Third Degree Films and Black Ice are sister companies of Zero Tolerance. The studio's films are generally classed as Gonzo pornography. -History:...
and Black Ice are sister companies of Third Degree Films. The studio's films are generally classed as Gonzo pornography
Gonzo pornography
Gonzo pornography is a style of pornographic film that attempts to place the viewer directly into the scene. The name is a reference to gonzo journalism, in which the reporter is part of the event taking place...
.
History
The company was founded in 2002 by Joey Wilson. In 2006, the company filed a lawsuit against AdultsAllowed.com, seeking more than $15 million in damages for copyright infringement. In 2006 the company started included a bonus Spanish languageSpanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
track on all its DVDs, in an attempt to tap in to the increasingly important Spanish speaking demographic in the US and Latin America. In 2007, the company signed a deal with Hustler TV
Hustler TV
Hustler TV is an American pornographic premium television channel available through satellite, video on demand and digital cable. The channel is dedicated to offering explicit adult material, uncut and uncensored from Hustler, one of the most well known brands in adult entertainment. The channel...
to provide its content on the channel in North and South America. In 2008, ZT brought a lawsuit against DVD rental site Movixo Inc., alleging DVD piracy. The case was settled out of court for $15 million. In 2009 the Film The Cougar Club directed by Miles Long
Miles Long
Miles Long® is an American pornographic movie director, actor, cinematographer, photographer and producer. He entered the adult film industry in 1999. Between 1999 and 2005, he worked primarily as an actor...
® won an
AVN Award for Best MILF Release setting the bar for films of that genre.
Actresses
ActressPornographic actor
A pornographic actor/actress or a porn star is a person who appears in pornographic film. Most actors appear nude in films...
Courtney Cummz
Courtney Cummz
-Biography:Her first job was a waitress at an Applebee's franchise. She later worked in a nudist resort as a cocktail server where she worked topless. While at college she studied Fashion Design and Marketing and has only to do her internship to earn her degree....
has an exclusive contract with ZT, and also directs
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:...
films for the company. Cummz was the first ZT contract girl. In 2008, the company signed a six-film deal with Amber Lynn
Amber Lynn
Amber Lynn is an American pornographic film actress, Model and exotic dancer.- Early life :...
. This culminated in an appearance in the best selling and AVN Award winning series The Cougar Club, directed by AVN Award winning director, Miles Long
Miles Long
Miles Long® is an American pornographic movie director, actor, cinematographer, photographer and producer. He entered the adult film industry in 1999. Between 1999 and 2005, he worked primarily as an actor...
®
. Alektra Blue
Alektra Blue
Alektra Blue is an American pornographic actress.Blue was born in Phoenix, Arizona, but grew up in the Dallas, Texas area. She began working in the adult industry in January 2005. The person that got her into porn was her best friend, Taryn Thomas...
was a spokeswoman for Third Degree Films, before she became a Wicked Pictures
Wicked Pictures
Wicked Pictures is an American pornographic movie studio headquartered in Canoga Park, California. In 2006 it was described by Reuters as one of the handful of studios that dominate the U.S. porn industry...
contract star.
Directors
Directors currently or formerly under contract with the studio include Mike Quasar, Danny Case, Chris Streams, and Miles LongMiles Long
Miles Long® is an American pornographic movie director, actor, cinematographer, photographer and producer. He entered the adult film industry in 1999. Between 1999 and 2005, he worked primarily as an actor...
®.
Awards
- 2009 AVN Award for Best MILF Release for The Cougar Club
- 2010 AVN Award nomination for Best Foot/Leg Fetish Release for Nylons 5
- 2010 AVN Award nomination for Best Vignette Series for Addicted
- 2010 AVN Award nomination for Best MILF Release for The Cougar Club 2
- 2008 Empire Award nominee for Best Fetish DVD for The Cougar Club
Awards received by the film The Cougar Club:
- 2009 AVN Award for Best MILF Release for The Cougar Club
- 2008 Empire Award nominee for Best Fetish DVD for The Cougar Club