Viv Thomas
Encyclopedia
Vivian "Viv" Thomas is a South Africa
n-born British
producer
of pornographic movies
. He has produced hundreds of features over the course of his 15+ year career. He specializes in producing lesbian pornography as well as foot fetish
videos. His popular titles include the “Pink Velvet” trilogy, the “Unfaithful” series and “The Art of Kissing.”
He has also produced an equal number of heterosexual works. The majority of his work was produced prior to the British government lifting some of the more stringent laws regarding what could be shown in pornographic films; when those laws were repealed in 1999, Viv moved into producing hardcore material exclusively. However, as a court decision confirmed that R18
rated hardcore DVDs can only be sold via licensed sex shops in the UK, not mail-order via the internet, Viv Thomas decided to move his whole operation from Acton
, West London to Portugal
. He also maintains a studio in Budapest
.
Thomas is known for producing artistic pornographic films with an emphasis on high production values. His contemporaries include the established pornographic director/producers Andrew Blake, Michael Ninn
and Marc Dorcel
.
Thomas' more recent work has starred almost exclusively Hungarian
, Czech Republic
, and other Central Europe
an models, although he does feature some British performers, such as Ian Tate, as well as Americans such as Sophie Strauss and the former Penny Flame.
Among the British models he has worked with are Alicia Rhodes
, Michelle Thorne
, Kelle Marie
, and Roxanne Hall
. Central European models who are frequently featured in his videos include Eve Angel
, Peaches, and Zsanett Égerházi
(aka "Sandy").
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n-born British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
of pornographic movies
Pornography
Pornography or porn is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purposes of sexual arousal and erotic satisfaction.Pornography may use any of a variety of media, ranging from books, magazines, postcards, photos, sculpture, drawing, painting, animation, sound recording, film, video,...
. He has produced hundreds of features over the course of his 15+ year career. He specializes in producing lesbian pornography as well as foot fetish
Foot Fetish
Foot Fetish is the first solo studio album by the Jackyl's lead singer, Jesse James Dupree.- Track listing :All songs written by Jesse James Dupree except where noted.# "Mainline" – 3:25 # "First Taste of Freedom" – 3:53...
videos. His popular titles include the “Pink Velvet” trilogy, the “Unfaithful” series and “The Art of Kissing.”
He has also produced an equal number of heterosexual works. The majority of his work was produced prior to the British government lifting some of the more stringent laws regarding what could be shown in pornographic films; when those laws were repealed in 1999, Viv moved into producing hardcore material exclusively. However, as a court decision confirmed that R18
R18 certificate
The R18 certificate represents a film or video classification given by the British Board of Film Classification . It is intended to provide a classification for works that are within British obscenity laws, but exceed what the BBFC considers acceptable for its 18 certificate...
rated hardcore DVDs can only be sold via licensed sex shops in the UK, not mail-order via the internet, Viv Thomas decided to move his whole operation from Acton
Acton, London
Acton is a district of west London, England, located in the London Borough of Ealing. It is situated west of Charing Cross.At the time of the 2001 census, Acton, comprising the wards of East Acton, Acton Central, South Acton and Southfield, had a population of 53,689 people...
, West London to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
. He also maintains a studio in Budapest
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
.
Thomas is known for producing artistic pornographic films with an emphasis on high production values. His contemporaries include the established pornographic director/producers Andrew Blake, Michael Ninn
Michael Ninn
Michael Ninn is an adult film director and writer known for his innovative, artistic and stylized approach to adult film making. He began his career as a music video director, and made his first adult films in 1992. From 2002 through 2007, Ninn released films through his own production company,...
and Marc Dorcel
Marc Dorcel
Marc Dorcel is a French producer of pornographic films who founded the company Video Marc Dorcel. Besides producing films by himself, he also produces films in partnership with people like Michel Ricaud, Cyril Randuineau, Marc Ange and Michel Barny...
.
Thomas' more recent work has starred almost exclusively Hungarian
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, and other Central Europe
Central Europe
Central Europe or alternatively Middle Europe is a region of the European continent lying between the variously defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe...
an models, although he does feature some British performers, such as Ian Tate, as well as Americans such as Sophie Strauss and the former Penny Flame.
Among the British models he has worked with are Alicia Rhodes
Alicia Rhodes
Alicia Rhodes is an award-winning British pornographic actress.-Biography:Rhodes was a prolific performer, appearing in over 240 films between 2002 and 2010. She worked in Britain and the United States...
, Michelle Thorne
Michelle Thorne
Michelle Thorne is a British porn actress, glamour model and erotic actress. Her adult film career began in 1999 with All Amateur: Girls of the UK....
, Kelle Marie
Kelle Marie
__notoc__Kelle Marie is a Welsh erotic actress and porn-star. She has starred under several variations of her name, including Kellemarie, Kellie, Kellie Marie, and Kelli Marie....
, and Roxanne Hall
Roxanne Hall
__notoc__Roxanne Hall is an English adult film actress. She entered the adult film industry in 1994 at the age of around 18, and has since appeared in over 400 films....
. Central European models who are frequently featured in his videos include Eve Angel
Eve Angel
Eve Angel is a Hungarian porn actress and model. Other stage names used by her include Eva Shine, Marina Mendoza, Katie, Daphne and Severine.-Biography:...
, Peaches, and Zsanett Égerházi
Zsanett Égerházi
Zsanett Égerházi is a Hungarian pornographic actress, Internet nude model and talent agent. As of 2006, she is known by the stage name Sandy, which she uses on her website, ClubSandy.com, although she also used the name Vega Vixen earlier in her career...
(aka "Sandy").