Australian filmmaker Justin Sisely is seeking a male and female virgin for a documentary in which they will lose their virginity by Internet auction.
Sisely claims to have received about 100 inquiries. He plans to compensate the chosen virgins $20K Australian—about $13K USD—plus 90% of auction profits. He posted ‘Virgins Wanted’ posters at Monash University, triggering an outpouring of protest.
The university removed the posters and called the police. Several ‘family values’ groups have complained. Mr. Sisely is being accused of promoting prostitution.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Virgin Auction Documentary
- Opportunity to disrupt the traditional concept of documentary filmmaking by exploring controversial and provocative subjects.
- Internet Auctions
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to create a platform specifically for selling unique and unconventional experiences.
- Ethical Concerns
- Opportunity to develop guidelines and regulations around the ethical considerations of auctioning personal experiences.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Film Production
- Potential for disruption by creating documentaries that challenge societal norms and provoke conversation.
- E-commerce
- Opportunity to create a niche platform for auctioning unusual and controversial items and experiences.
- Ethics and Governance
- Opportunity for organizations to develop ethical frameworks and guidelines for controversial business practices.
