Adult Time has released "Stars," a new film co-directed by and starring Jane Wilde, which explores her pre-fame experiences as a teenage cam model in Queens. The project, co-written and co-directed by Adult Time chief creative officer Bree Mills, is described as both a biopic and an anti-trafficking public service announcement.

A New Biopic from Adult Time

Adult Time's "Stars" premiered on September 28, featuring AVN Award winner Jane Wilde in an autobiographical role. The film depicts Wilde's entry into professional sex work at the age of 18, following manipulation by an older man. Wilde makes her directorial debut with "Stars," sharing co-writing and co-directing credits with Bree Mills, Adult Time's multi-award-winning star director and chief creative officer.

Mills has recently focused on biopics, particularly those involving the portrayed individual as a creative force. This trend began with the 2020 XBIZ Feature Film of the Year, "Teenage Lesbian," based on Mills' own coming-of-age story. It continued with 2021's "Casey: A True Story," starring Casey Kisses and based on her journey. "Stars" is based on Jane Wilde’s pre-fame experiences as a teenage cam model in Queens.

These three projects share a common theme: they are origin stories built around traumatic events that ultimately lead to the protagonists' success in the mainstream pornography industry. This approach presents a challenge, as directly addressing real trauma could potentially conflict with the primary purpose of pornography. Mills, however, is known for tackling cinematic challenges, having previously addressed "taboo" genres in the "Pure Taboo" series, which she masterminded as a Gamma studio executive in Canada.

"Stars" is described as resembling an extended episode of "Pure Taboo," featuring a similar acting style and pacing. The film's narrative is told as a series of memories during Wilde’s final months as an 18-year-old, detailing her path into professional sex work after being manipulated by an older man.

Wilde's Creative Vision and Personal Narrative

In "Stars," Jane Wilde portrays "Julia," a fictionalized version of her younger self. Three-time AVN Best Actor Seth Gamble, a contract director and performer for Adult Time parent company Gamma Entertainment, plays "Kevin," the older man who preys on Julia. The cast also includes Cam Damage, Aiden Ashley, Robby Echo, Oliver Flynn, Dale Savage, Ryan Reid, and Tommy Pistol.

Wilde stated that the film represents "the first step in what will be a lifetime of healing and reflection due to my experience." She expressed honor at the opportunity to transform a traumatic period of her life into art. Wilde also mentioned her enjoyment of writing and getting her thoughts onto a page. She reflected on her past, stating, "I could never have imagined I’d be where I am now as a teenager living in Queens. My circumstances have changed, but what I was able to take away from those experiences will stay with me forever – as well as the experience of creating this film. I’ve learned that life is what you make of it."

Mills commented on the project, stating that when Jane first approached her with "Stars," she knew they had to support it. Mills noted that the film "helps to reclaim a narrative that is so often spoken for and/or used against sex workers." She was particularly struck by the objective and relatable nature of Wilde's experience.

The film's opening features a prolonged, mostly silent introduction, with Wilde not speaking until almost the seven-minute mark. The second scene, lasting for half an hour, depicts Wilde's character responding to an online ad and being interviewed for a webcam model job by Kevin, played by Gamble. This scene is described as a "Pure Taboo"-style take on the "casting couch" genre, with Kevin asking questions and instructing the model. The film aims to establish Kevin as a manipulative villain from the outset.

Key Facts

  • "Stars" premiered on Adult Time on September 28.
  • Jane Wilde co-directed and stars in the film, which is based on her pre-fame experiences as a teenage cam model in Queens.
  • Bree Mills, Adult Time's chief creative officer, co-wrote and co-directed "Stars."
  • The film is described as a biopic and an anti-trafficking PSA.
  • Seth Gamble portrays "Kevin," the older man who manipulates Wilde's character, "Julia."
  • "Stars" is part of a series of biopics from Adult Time, following "Teenage Lesbian" (2020) and "Casey: A True Story" (2021).