Artist, Activist and S*x Worker. Lotte is a professional hedonist with an untidy mind.
Her debut book; Dear Mr Andrews (Guts Publishing) was released 2023.
When she’s not writing; you’ll find her fucking herself with cola bottles under the alias: My Babyallgone.
When did you start to work with explicit / pornographic material?
I began making porno-shorts in 2018 – but have been playing with the themes of “sex as art” and “sex as politics” since I was a teenager.
What was/is your motivation to work with explicit / pornographic material?
Primarily to make my filthy fantasies come true <3. And it’s about creating artefacts to enjoy and share with others. Of course, it’s about deviance. And dissonance. And dare-I-say-it… exhibitionism too 😉
What is the difference between mainstream-pornography and post-porn?
I’m not sure I get on board with this division. More representation in porn is important and that’s the wider aim. But porn is a spectrum and there’s a lot of stolen content out there on mainstream sites. As a sex worker, I make a division between the “sexy” art I make and the sex I sell – The difference is the agency I feel when making the work and who I make it for.
What are the topics or stories you want to tell?
Taking agency in pleasure is inherently political. My focus is that I’d like porn to be more playful! – Sex is one of the only times we get to play as adults so why not be imaginative about it! I think it’s a travesty that the most accessible way to consume porn is via “tags” and “algorithms” – it just lends itself to a tediously predictable outcome. One which has been created from a white-cis-patriarchal-gaze via big tech. Everything is sex if you want it to be. In that interest, I’m inspired by…household objects, delusional crushes and constructing elaborate fantasyscapes. My background is in production design so, the setting is very important to my enjoyment too. I hope this approach dispels a phallocentric focus. I hope it inspires more weird and wonderful play. I hope that one day the work I do for pay and the work I do for pleasure will align (but that last one’s a long shot).
What are your ethical standards in your films?
(sexually-speaking) I’ve only recently started to collaborate. So, I’m still building my ethical approach. I’d rather work with someone than direct them. My aim is to make work with people who are 100% into the project, rather than joining me as a-meansto-an-end. Which is often the case in more mainstream porn… eg/ crosspromotion content.
What are your ethical standards in your production / on set?
Directing or producing a porno is a huge responsibility. First and foremost, on set people need to be fed, watered and fully comfortable with the content. Not to mention; Aftercare, communication and as many breaks as is necessary. My preferred way of working is to flesh out an idea with moodboards and a story from which the performers can run with the idea autonomously.
How do you finance / fund your projects?
Historically, I’ve self-funded my film through sex work. I find this has a nice circularity to it. With my writing, I seek submissions and open calls… as this kind of artwork tends to procure more funding. If the funding was out there, I’d apply for it but postporn is grossly underfunded.
How do you collaborate / network with other filmmakers or performers?
The festivals are always a great place to mingle and meet likeminded perverts. I’ve met so many people through making, yourself included! … and I love how when you meet fellow deviants in the context of filth, your cards are all out on the table.
What role do the (post)-Pornfilmfestivals facilitate for your work?
It’s not just the screenings / getting screened. The festivals are also a great hub of ideas and a zeitgeist of where the queer-porn-scene is at. You can see trends popping up over the years – be it puppy-play or glow-in-the-dark-stuff. Moreover, it’s exciting to see what’s coming out of different countries, especially ones who are up against different political landscapes. Warsaw PPFF is a great example of this! The festivals are so integral to freak-community building on a global scale.
How does the internet affect your work?
It’s a double-edge sword. The internet allows cheaper/easier ways to self-promote. And, it’s easy to organize events or get involved with festivals. But once you publish your work online, you can’t really control where it ends up. With social media, you’re only ever a moment away from having your profile and content deleted. And, you’re certainly at risk of getting trolled or worse doxed. I don’t publish my work online in entirety. Just stills / clips / written excerpts. I just don’t trust it.
Do you share your works on platforms like Onlyfans, Fansly or Pinklabel or even Pornhub?
I don’t seek to make money from my “post-pornos” because I make them for myself. However, I’m a full service SWer too at the money-making end of the spectrum. I have posted videos on my profiles to attract clients, but I try to keep them as anonymous as possible. I’m not “face-out”. The work I do “full-service” is normative and highly gendered – I don’t consider this to be where I politically align myself and I’m wary of the people who access these videos.
How do you work with social media?
Badly. I have an Instagram profile where I collect things I’ve been up to and shit I like… but I’m terrible at growing a following and I presume that it’ll get deleted at some point. My profile has already been restricted. It does connect me with the SWer community though. And social media is superuseful for activism.
In the time you’ve worked in this field: what where the biggest changes?
It’s really grown! There are more and more festivals popping up every year which is great to see! I’d say Trans representation has really come into its own! There’s been more visibility of the trans community (especially trans-mascs.) over the years, from what I can see.
How open do you communicate about your work with your friends and family?
I’m pretty open with my friends about what I get up to. It’s a good litmus test for whether our friendship will continue. From an activist perspective, I try to talk about sex workers rights, sexual wellness and representation as much as possible to keep the conversations going. But there’s also a part of me I have to keep separate. I can’t raise these issues at my day job, or amongst family. I think this is lived reality for many of us.