(Los Angeles, CA / January 26, 2021) — Vixen Media Group (VMG) and its premier production studios Vixen, Blacked, Tushy and Deeper were recognized with 21 AVN Awards for the 2021 season.

Deeper earned 13 gold statuettes for excellence this year – seven in particular for Muse, helmed by director Kayden Kross, who won three awards for Best Directing – Drama, Best Screenplay – Drama, and Director of the Year. Muse also scored trophies for Best Art Direction, Best Editing, Best Three-Way Sex Scene – G/G/B, Grand Reel, and Best Leading Actress for Maitland Ward.

Mistress Maitland picked up three awards for Best BDSM Movie or Anthology, Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene, and Best Cinematography; Excess won an AVN Award for Best Group Sex Movie or Anthology and Dance for Me won Best Episodic Movie or Anthology and Best Solo/Tease Performance for star Vanna Bardot.

“I have been amazed at how much talent showed up for our brands this year,” said Kayden Kross. “Nothing happens in a vacuum, and we are here because we do our best to nurture our relationships with the best talent, the best crew, and the best people behind the scenes.

“We work with people who could be anywhere, but they choose to work with us and they give us their best and it shows in our product. I can’t thank the people who went above and beyond, even in a year when most could have chosen to stay home. I’d also like to give a special thank you to Maitland, who constantly inspires me with these grand projects and who was the reason I pushed myself and refused to go small on Muse. “

VMG also notched two wins with Best Directing – Site/Network Content for Julia Grandi and Laurent Sky, as well as Mainstream Venture of the Year for the G-Eazy music videos ‘Still Be Friends’ & Moana, which featured many of the studios’ top performers.

Vixen won two awards for Young Fantasies 5: Best Ingénue Movie or Anthology and Best Foreign-Shot Group Sex Scene featuring Naomi Swann, Talia Mint and Alberto Blanco.

Tushy received four AVN trophies: Best Anal Movie or Anthology for The Art of Anal Sex 11, Best Anal Series or Site for Anal Angels, Best Foreign-Shot Anal Sex Scene for Young Tushy and Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene for Influence: Elsa Jean.

In addition, VMG Exclusive Director Derek Dozer, who directed or co-directed three of Tushy’s award-winning films this year, was also inducted into the prestigious AVN Hall of Fame for his contributions as a highly-respected and in-demand filmmaker over the past two decades.

“During my 23 years in the business, I’ve made it a point to treat everyone with the respect and dignity that they deserve while trying to make their experiences as fun and memorable as possible!” said Dozer. “ I have made some lifelong friends along the way and I couldn’t be more grateful. It’s a true honor to be officially inducted into the Hall Of Fame! Thank you, AVN!”

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VIXEN is a true leader in the modern age of adult entertainment, the epitome of high-class erotica lensed with an artist’s eye that seeks to innovate the industry with a dazzling focus on beauty, class and sophistication.

Founded in July 2016, VIXEN seeks to raise the bar with its videos, gorgeous fantasy vignettes that feature compelling plots set in sumptuous, modern set locations that stimulate viewers’ sense of imagination and innermost desires.

Vixen has won 4 combined AVN and XBIZ Awards, including Best New Series, Best New Imprint and Adult Website of the Year.

BLACKED is a leading producer of high-quality hardcore erotica focused exclusively on diverse pairings with adult’s most-wanted stars. Launched in June 2014, the progressive studio and content website have earned both industry support and critical acclaim for its eye-popping performances.

BLACKED has since earned an outstanding reputation – and numerous industry awards for excellence, while maintaining the impeccable quality and integrity of its multicultural erotic productions that cater to enthusiastic fans of the genre.

BLACKED has won 12 combined AVN and XBiz Awards, including Best Cinematography and Adult Website of the Year.

BLACKED RAW is the newest specialty erotica studio and content site with a particular emphasis on embracing multicultural diversity, passionate sex and real women – nothing fake or Photoshopped.

The creative concept was launched in October 2017, backed by popular demand from BLACKED’S established fan base, and the studio’s leading ladies jumped at the idea of crafting genuine on-camera performances, leaving them exposed and satisfied – completely and totally RAW.

Tushy showcases elegantly-produced anal erotica featuring the most beautiful performers in adult.  Each scene carefully curated and executed in order to create the very best content in the industry, elevating ‘the art of anal sex.’ TUSHY has won 10 AVN Awards, including Best New Imprint, Best Cinematography, and Best Membership Website.

Deeper.com is a new venture from adult filmmaker Kayden Kross that was launched in April 2019 as part of Vixen Media Group. The new production studio and site will bring a powerful – and empowering – new voice to the erotic BDSM landscape.

The award-winning director writes, produces, and often performs in the provocative scenes that make Deeper one of the most captivating new studio debuts in years. The membership site offers crystal-clear streaming and downloads up to 4K Ultra HD.

Kross looks to engage and challenge her performers – as well as her fans – in finding a more experimental side of fantasy, and hopes viewers enjoy the multifaceted scenarios that take dominance and surrender to a far Deeper level.