Another awards season, another reminder that the real kings of gonzo never sleep.
Maestro Claudio just locked in a 2026 XMA nomination for Director of the Year – Body of Work (Non-Narrative). Yeah, the big one. The one that actually looks at everything you dropped over the past twelve months instead of one cherry-picked scene.
Maestro Claudio & Mick Blue Keep Raising the Gonzo Bar
When you’ve got Evil Angel in your corner and a partnership with Mick Blue that’s been running like a damn V8 for years, nominations start feeling routine. But don’t sleep on what BAMvisions actually delivered in 2025—scene after scene of raw, high-energy, no-bullshit gonzo that hits every mark: casting, pacing, camera work, and that nasty authenticity fans jerk off to religiously.
What the “Body of Work” Category Really Means
This isn’t some random “best anal creampie scene” trophy. The XMA Body of Work nod is the industry saying: “Dude, your entire catalog this year was fire.” Consistency. Volume. Zero weak links. Claudio and Blue have been cranking out DP Diva, PervCity, and straight-up BAMvisions titles that make other studios look lazy.
- Talent that actually looks excited to be there (rare these days).
- Camera angles that make you feel like you’re in the room.
- Zero fake moaning, zero rushed pop shots—everything feels earned.
Claudio’s Reaction Hits Different
The man himself kept it classy but you can feel the pride:
“I’ve always approached this work with focus, curiosity and gratitude. To be recognized for that – and to share this with a true collaborator like Mick – is an incredible honor.”
– Maestro Claudio
Translation: he knows he’s one of the last directors still shooting gonzo the way it was meant to be shot—hard, real, and unapologetic.
The Vote Is Open Right Now
Industry voting kicked off November 26 on the usual platform. If you’ve got a vote, you already know what to do. The ceremony goes down January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium. Red carpet, champagne, and a room full of people pretending they’re not checking their phones for the winners list.
Look, plenty of directors talk a big game about “authenticity” and “creative freedom.” Claudio and Blue just shut up and shoot bangers. Year in, year out. This nomination? It’s not a surprise. It’s overdue.
Now let’s see if they finally hand the man the hardware.
