Erika Lust
Erika Lust is an acclaimed indie adult filmmaker who creates sex-positive, ethical erotic cinema that portrays sexually intelligent narratives, relatable characters, and realistic hot sex. Her story was featured in the first episode of Netflix's documentary series Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On (“Women on Top”), directed by Rashida Jones. In 2015, Erika gave her essential TEDx talk “It’s Time for Porn to Change.' Erika’s groundbreaking XConfessions project is the first crowdsourced erotic film series in the history of adult cinema. Erika's revolutionary cinema reflects her views on sex as a healthy, natural part of life worth celebrating. She frequently writes about sex workers’ rights, feminist issues, women in pop culture, net neutrality, and how to have #thepornconversation. With more than 100 short films, Erika also produces and finances female guest directors, supporting burgeoning talent across the globe.
