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Phil Tarley (July 13, 1951) is an American writer, filmmaker, critic, curator, and photographer. He is best known for his contributions to the adult film industry under the pseudonym Phil St. John, as well as his activism and work in the fine art and photography fields.

Early Life and Education
Phil Tarley's early life and education shaped his diverse career interests. He studied photography at the City College of San Francisco's Photography Laboratory, where he developed an interest in cinematography. Tarley pursued further studies in creative writing and earned his B.A. in Film and Drama from San Francisco State University. He is also a Cinematography Fellow of The American Film Institute.

-born in brooklyn

-Kenneth Anger's assistant 1975 SF

-AC to Toninno Delli Colli 1979 Rome  -- soldier in La Pelle dir Lillianna Cavanni

-Finnegan and Associates PA 1981-1982 LA/ Studio City

-Literary coverage Stephen Bach United Artists 1978 NY

Career in the Adult Film Industry
Under the name Phil St. John, Tarley made significant contributions to the adult film industry as a producer and director. His career spanned three decades, during which he directed and produced numerous gay adult films globally. Notable films in his filmography include "The Arousers" (1984), "Below the Belt" (1985), and "Craving Foreskin" (2001).

-Produced film loops for the mob's(find crime family name) times square peep shows 1978

-First all double penetration gay porn film "Double Delights"

-Most famous: Getting It-- Opened the International Gay Erotic Awards Event 1986, Starring Jim Bently, Rick Donovan

-Created Titan's Fresh line for younger men for Titan Films (video series)

-Getting it and below the belt-- distributed through Phil's own company California Dream Machine

Other distributers:

-All Worlds Films

-Rolo

-Falcon Films

-William Higgins

-Bijou

-Pacific Sun

Founded Euros Films for Czeski Friends. Founded Phil St John productions to make Euro Sex demons.

Activism
Phil Tarley has been actively involved in various forms of activism. He has participated in organizations such as Queer Nation, ACT UP, and the Gay Liberation Front, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and social justice. Tarley's activism intersects with his artistic endeavors, reflecting his commitment to using creative expression as a means of social change.

-gugenheim + filming of act up collected by multiple collections (find list)

Photography and Fine Art Career
Tarley's career extends beyond filmmaking into the realms of photography, criticism, and curation. He has served as the fine art photography critic for Fabrik Magazine and the Creative Director of the Artist Corner Gallery. Additionally, Tarley curated the Round Hole Square Peg Biennale International Photography Competition, showcasing queer artistry on an international stage.

-RHSP--- was the first queer exhibition at the LA art show

-Katherine Carter and associates (critic w curatorial perspective/ critical analysis-- PR kitsspin it)

-Member of LA photography council

-Many appearances on the Judge Mathis show

Porns

 * The Arousers (1984)
 * Below the Belt (1985)
 * Getting It (1985)
 * Scared Stiff (1985)
 * Don't Kiss Me, I'm Straight (1991)
 * Beach Head (1998)
 * Skateboard Sliders (1999)
 * All American Beauties (2000)
 * All American Surfers (2000)
 * Craving Foreskin (2001)
 * Foreskin Island (2001)
 * Getting It at the Rave (2001)
 * Young, Gay and Gorgeous (2002)
 * Double Delights (2003)
 * Taggers (2003)
 * Czeski Friends (2004)
 * Truck Stop Muscle (2004)
 * Way Below the Belt (2005)
 * Fever (2006)
 * Code Red (2006)

Awards

 * GayVN Award: Hall of Fame (2009)
 * GayVN Award: Best Specialty Release (2005)