The crew for INSIDE ISRAEL totaled 12 people, and included Creative Director and videographer mr. Pam and publicist and script writer Nate MacNamara, who profiled the journey with daily blog postings on LucasBlog. Also on hand were the passionate, hard-working and talented crew of strong Israeli men who secured the sets, built tents and knew exactly how to control the outdoor elements.
“To call this shoot intense would be an understatement,” noted Lucas Entertainment President/CEO Michael Lucas. “We voyaged across mountains, deserts, forests, and rivers for sometimes up to three hours, in a three-van convoy, carrying all of our equipment, our props, and our models just to reach the right location to shoot in. But when we look at what was have captured on film…it was worth it. We knew coming back here after MEN OF ISRAEL that we had to produce something incredible, just as hot and bring it to another level. I am confident to admit we have.”
From the Men Of Israel Website:
“The nation(Israel) is a trailblazer in the area of gay rights, and the only nation in the Middle East and Asia to recognize same-sex marriages. “This is a liberal country where gay people have all the rights, actually more rights, than gays in the United States,” states Lucas, “There is no ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ policy. Israeli gay men have been able to serve openly in the army since 1993 and gay couples are granted the right to adopt children.” Israel draws its population from over 90 countries, creating a truly progressive, multicultural society.
For this reason, other than showcasing the raw, sexual prowess of Israel men, Lucas also has completed MEN OF ISRAEL as a bold move to promote Israeli culture and tourism. As with the tourist boom in countries like Czech Republic, which became popular gay travel destinations through movies of this type, Lucas aims to parlay the MEN OF ISRAEL’s success into a tourist hike for the nation. Eastern European countries had little to no promotion for the savvy excursionist. “These places did not exist on the map as a destination locale until Bel Ami came along. With their representation through adult movies, these countries were exposed to the realm of gay travelers,” states Lucas. “Through porn, people will enjoy not only watching hot men having hot sex, but also seeing them in their remarkable natural environment, and this is what I intend to do for Israel.”
