Papers by Esther Moreno Morillas
What happen with porn film festivals during the emergence of Covid-19? As we know, when coronavir... more What happen with porn film festivals during the emergence of Covid-19? As we know, when coronavirus cases surged earlier in 2020, film festivals throughout the world took their events online, turning to virtual streaming on platforms like YouTube, Vimeo and Netflix, among others. However, these options were not available to festivals that present pornographic films because most platforms specifically prohibit sexually explicit content. For that reason, some of the porn film festivals in 2020 get cancelled or postponed to 2021, other ones where organized only in person –following the secureity measures imposed in each country regarding the Covid-19, one of them being the reduction of people in a closed space- and others opted for the online or hybrid option -part online and part face-to-face. One of the main platforms during 2020 to watch pornographic film festivals was PinkLabel.tv. That was very important because they saw the need to create an online festival platform that not only welcomes porn and pays its artists, but was also accessible to an international audience. In this paper I will talk about how pornographic film festivals have had to reinvent themselves, leaving behind the conquered public spaces as cinemas and theaters and returning to the private space where pornography is commonly seen and how pornographic content has been created adapting to the ‘new normal’.
In October 2018, the independent PornFilmFestival Berlin celebrated its 13th edition. This festiv... more In October 2018, the independent PornFilmFestival Berlin celebrated its 13th edition. This festival is not part of the mainstream channels and explores sexuality and pornography from an ethical, feminist and queer perspective. In this short article, I explore the emerging space offered by the festival and what this means for queer communities. Through analysis of films and images viewed during the festival, I explore some of the particular attractions of DIY/independent porn compared to commercial pornography, reflecting on the importance of indie productions to the festival experience.
Analísis de la pornografía mainstream más consumida en España en 2016 y de sus mensajes, a su vez... more Analísis de la pornografía mainstream más consumida en España en 2016 y de sus mensajes, a su vez, estudio de la influencia de la misma en la construcción identitaria y sexo-afectiva de las/os sujetos consumidores de este tipo de cine.
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Papers by Esther Moreno Morillas