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Kyaa Chimera, who organizes local Los Angeles industry-related events
with Sunday Faire, was feeling the community energy and said, “This is like a
family reunion, so it’s like getting to see all my favorite people—I think, in this
digital age, as we continue to be more alienated through the Internet, people
crave in-person connection.”
Snack Studios owner Mark Dallas said he was excited for the noms reveal,
“I’m sure a lot of my friends will be nominated.”
Leather-clad Beau Donovan was there to support rock-climbing, outdoor
sex-themed featurette “Arete,” which Donovan co-produced with Casey
Calvert and Charlee Chaste, for Erika Lust Films. Shot in the California desert,
Donovan said, “I’m really excited to see if anything happens with it. It’s fine, if
not—we had a blast making it.”Calvert said she was proud of the featurette,
as well as two other productions under her belt. “A film I made for Dorcel
called Connection, and [a feature] for Adult Time called Escape From Camp
Conversion. Bree Mills directed that with myself, and my team produced it—
it’s been a great year,” she said.
Superstar Rhyheim Shabazz, the two-time and reigning GayVN Performer
of the Year, made a dashing appearance and commented on the importance
of supporting the GayVNs in January for the gay side of the industry. With
no expectations for nominations, Shabazz said appreciatively, “You know
what? I’ve had my experience in the industry, so anything else is extra.” He
eventually earned ten GayVN nods on Nov. 20.
Bearded veteran directors Ricky Greenwood and Alt Erotic’s Ivan, who will
join forces on December 3 for a local toy drive, were both on-hand to cheer
each other on. Ivan, who has sponsored the holiday event for several years
was contacted by Greenwood to combine efforts for the fundraiser.
“I’m like ‘heck yeah’—I love Ricky Greenwood. That man’s amazing. He’s
talented,” Ivan said. The Alt Erotic director ended up with nominations for Best
Directing Portfolio—Varied Range and Best Non-Sex Role in his Ink Motel 6.
On the red carpet, Greenwood said, “I think we had a good year. We did
good work and put out some good stuff, and I’m hoping that people will get
the recognition they need.” Without making any bets, the veteran director
said he was hopeful for two 2025 productions, Digital Playground’s Deadly
Vows and personal favorite Dorcel’s Strip, starring Riley Reid and Tommy
Pistol. Later, Greenwood was recognized in two categories, for Best Directing
Portfolio—Narrative and Outstanding Directing—Individual Work for Deadly
Vows.
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