FSC: Mandatory Hold Lifted, Voluntarily Hold Still in Place

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced Wednesday afternoon that the industry-wide, mandatory production hold in effect since March 17 has now been lifted, however the voluntary hold called two days earlier due to the COVID-19 outbreak remains in place. The FSC's full announcement follows: We are lifting the mandatory production hold related to use of non-standard testing protocols by THL. There were no positive tests for either syphilis or HIV. However, the voluntary production hold related to coronavirus remains in effect.  At this time, no one should be shooting or creating content with partners who are not a part of their household. To do so during this pandemic poses a health risk to yourself, your partners, your crew, and the broader community.  Shooting at this time is neither safe nor ethical, but we are re-opening PASS in order to prevent compounding the current health crisis with a blackout on STI information.  Due to the fast-moving spread of this virus and the stay-at-home orders in California, Nevada, New York, and a growing number of regions across the continent, we urge all of you to stay home, leaving only for essentials. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.