New Studios, Icon Male and TransSensual, dominate in the Gay and Transgender Categories Each Receiving Studio, Director, Site & Movie of the Year Noms.
MONTREAL, Quebec (November 20, 2015) – Canadian adult entertainment powerhouse Mile High Media accumulated 28 nominations for the 2016 XBIZ Awards amongst its studios, sites and directors. Most noted are Mile High’s new studios Icon Male and TransSensual, which dominated in the gay and transgender categories for Studio of the Year, Director of the Year (Nica Noelle), Movie of the Year and Adult Site of the Year.
“Nomination time is always one of our favorite times of the year, as it allows us to reflect on the past twelve months and the impact we were able to make on the adult industry, critics, and fans,” states Mile High Media Vice President Jon Blitt. “Thank you to XBIZ Media for the wide array of recognitions.”
Much of Mile High Media’s success comes from the unparalleled directors the company employs. Director of the Year (Feature Release) nominee James Avalon is an exclusive director for Mile High Media, working with Sweet Sinner. Dana Vespoli, who directs for Sweetheart Video is nominated for Director of the Year (body of work), and Nica Noelle, who directs for new studios Icon Male and TransSensual, is nominated for the gay and transgender Director of the Year.
“Congratulations to our directors on their nominations,” says Blitt. “I am constantly impressed by their talent and commitment to upholding Mile High Media’s values and mission to create high-quality adult movies unique to the marketplace.”
Mile High Media’s noted new studios Icon Male and TransSensual helmed by Nica Noelle combined for 10 gay and transgender nominations, dominating each of their respective categories.
“We definitely derive extra pleasure in the 10 gay and transgender nominations,” admits Blitt. “We take pride in having launched studios that are centered on sexually empowering erotica with Nica Noelle. The nominations prove we are at the top of our game and the demand is there for our new approach to gay and TS porn.”
Mile High Media’s 2016 XBIZ Awards Nominations:
- Vignette Release of the Year – DP My Wife With Me 6 (Reality Junkies)
- Vignette Series of the Year – DP My Wife With Me (Reality Junkies)
- Couples-Themed Release of the Year – Shades of Kink 4 (Sweet Sinner)
- All-Girl Release of the Year – Jessie Loves Girls (Sweetheart Video)
- All-Girl Series of the Year – Girls Kissing Girls (Sweetheart Video)
- All-Girl Series of the Year – Lesbian Analingus (Sweetheart Video)
- All-Girl Series of the Year –Strap-On Specialists (Sweetheart Video)
- Director of the Year – Body of Work – Dana Vespoli
- Director of the Year – Feature Release – James Avalon, Shades of Kink 4 (Sweet Sinner)
- Best Actress – Couples-Themed Release – Chanel Preston, Shades of Kink 4 (Sweet Sinner)
- Best Actor – Couples-Themed Release – James Deen, The Swinger 6 (Sweet Sinner)
- Best Scene – Couples-Themed Release – AJ Applgate & James Deen, The Swinger 6 (Sweet Sinner)
- Best Scene – Couples-Themed Release – Carter Cruise & Marcus London, Forbidden Affairs 3 (Sweet Sinner)
- Best Scene – Couples-Themed Release – Karla Kush & Daniel Hunter, My Girlfriends Mother 8 (Sweet Sinner)
- Best Scene – Couples-Themed Release – Scarlet Red & Marcus London, My Daughters Boyfriend 12 (Sweet Sinner)
- Best Scene – Couples-Themed Release – Dakota Sky & Steven St.Croix, Student Bodies 3 (Sweet Sinner)
- Best Scene – All-Girl Release – Misha Cross & Dana Vespoli, Mother Lovers Society 12 (Sweetheart)
- Best Scene – All-Girl Release – Jessie Andrews & Carter Cruise, Jessie Loves Girls (Sweetheart)
- Gay Studio of the Year – Icon Male
- Gay Movie of the Year – His Son’s Best Friend, Icon Male
- Gay Director of the Year – Nica Noelle
- Transgender Studio of the Year –Icon Male
- Transgender Movie of the Year –Jessy Dubai TS Super Star, TransSensual
- Transgender Movie of the Year – My Dad’s TS Girlfriend, TransSensual
- Transgender Director of the Year – Nica Noelle
- Gay Web Company of the Year—Icon Male
- Adult Site of the Year (Gay) —IconMale.com
- Adult Site of the Year (Transgender) —TransSensual.com
People have different sexual fantasies and preferences, so Mile High Media is committed to establishing studios catering to the various consumer needs in all major adult segments. In 2003, Mile High launched Doghouse Digital, the first of its acclaimed lines. Growing market trends and demand led Mile High to then create Sweetheart Video (lesbian line), Sweet Sinner (couple line), Reality Junkies (reality gonzo line), Male Reality (gay reality gonzo line) and recently launched Icon Male (gay romance line) and TransSensual (TS romance line). With over 2500 titles, Mile High’s studios yield some of the most viewed adult movies in the world, available on all platforms
On January 15, 2016 adult film superstar Stoya will host the 2016 XBIZ Awards at the J.W. Marriott located at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. To view a complete list of the award nominees, visit http://xbizawards.xbiz.com/nominees.php
For production stills and content from the movie, log on to Mile High Media’s Press Access site: http://milehighonline.com/press/. Media seeking to be qualified may email Dusty at Dusty@DustyInk.com.
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About Mile High Media:
Mile High Media has been a pillar of the adult industry for over 20 years. The Canadian managed company began as a Canadian licensee for American adult movies, ensuring it distributed only the highest quality content. Understanding the diverse and ever changing needs of its consumer base, Mile High determined the best way to provide a wide array of superior entertainment was to produce its own. In 2003, Mile High launched Doghouse Digital, the first of its acclaimed lines catering to specific niches. Growing market trends and demand led Mile High to create Sweetheart Video (lesbian line), Sweet Sinner (couple line), Reality Junkies (reality gonzo line), Icon Male (Gay romance line) and (trans-positive erotica line) TransSensual. With over 2500 titles, Mile High’s studios yield some of the most viewed adult movies in the world, available on all platforms, including broadcast, IPTV, VOD and mobile applications. Mile High is committed to evolve alongside consumers tastes, reflecting new developments in technology and entertainment. This philosophy led AEBN.net to name Mile High the 2012 Studio of the Year. For more information, visit www.MileHighOnline.com, www.Facebook.com/MileHighMedia, or www.Twitter.com/MileHighMovies.