Why Jim Powers Just Landed 4 Major NightMoves Nominations

William Brown · 2026-07-28

### A Director Who Keeps Raising the Bar Multi-award-winning director Jim Powers just pulled off something impressive. He snagged four NightMoves nominations for 2026, and honestly, it's no surprise. The guy's been pushing boundaries for decades, and his latest work for Zero Tolerance and Gender X Films proves he's still got it. The 34th Annual NightMoves Awards announced their nominees last week, and Powers made the list four times. The biggest category he's up for is Best Non-Feature Director. That's a big deal because it covers his entire portfolio from the past year. Not just one scene, but everything he's put out. ### Three Nominations Across Two Categories His MILF Overload series earned a nod in the Best MILF Release category. Specifically, "MILF Overload #2" for Zero Tolerance Films. Powers didn't just direct it. He came up with the concept and wrote the scripts too. That's rare in this industry. Then there's the Best Trans Release category. Powers landed two nominations here for Gender X Films. "Trans Salon" and "Transsexual Hitchhikers #5" both made the cut. All three DVDs feature all-star casts. Here's a quick breakdown of his nominations: - Best Non-Feature Director (for his overall body of work) - Best MILF Release: "MILF Overload #2" - Best Trans Release: "Trans Salon" - Best Trans Release: "Transsexual Hitchhikers #5" ### The NightMoves Weekend Experience The NightMoves Weekend is always a wild ride. It kicks off with the Caravan of Stars over two nights, Friday, October 9th, and Saturday, October 10th. Then comes the gala awards show on Sunday evening, October 11, at The Stockyard in Holiday, Florida. It's a three-day celebration of the industry's best. Fan voting is open right now and runs through September 1st. You can vote for Jim in all his categories at [letsvote.nightmovesonline.com](http://letsvote.nightmovesonline.com/index.php/299323?lang=en). Just remember, it's one vote per IP address. "The NightMoves Awards have been around as long as I have," Powers said. "Thanks for the recognition. It means a lot. If you're in the industry or a diehard fan who enjoys my work, vote for me." ### A Full List of Nominees Want to see who else is up for awards? A full list of nominees is available at [nightmovesonline.com](http://nightmovesonline.com/voting-for-the-34th-annual-nightmovesawards-show-opens-at-midnight-on-july-15th). ### About Jim Powers Jim Powers is one of the most prolific directors in adult entertainment. He once told Forbes he wants to be the Warren Buffett of porno. That's a bold claim, but his career backs it up. Growing up in the Valley in the 1970s, Powers was influenced by comic books, horror movies, fan magazines, and skateboarding. In the 1980s, all he wanted was to be a punk rocker and skateboarder. After graduating from Cal State Northridge, he became a stockbroker, a DVD distributor, and a part-time pornographer. In 1992, while gambling at Bally's in Vegas, he wandered into the AVN Awards. He decided he could make a better movie than most people there for $5,000. He and a friend each put up $2,500 to make "The Hills Have Thighs." Kevin Beachum of Midnight Pictures encouraged him to shoot amateurs on the beach, even though he'd never picked up a camera. That set got shut down in Malibu, and he faced felony charges of pandering and conspiracy. He kept shooting at private houses and swinger parties to cover his legal bills. In 1993, a chance meeting with Jeff Mike of JM Productions changed everything. They joined forces and pushed the limits of sex while staying out of prison. Powers helped launch their bukkake line and invented American Bukkake. Downtown Larry Melrose from the Howard Stern Show frequently appeared on his sets. Powers ran his own company, Powersville, and directed for legendary studios like Heatwave, Mayhem, Sin City, Notorious, Immoral Productions, and Smash Pictures. Today, he directs for Gender X, Devil's Film, BiPhoria, Dogfart, Adult Time, Transfixed, and Fantasy Massage. He averages over 300 scenes per year. In 2023, ASN Lifestyle Magazine profiled him with a 10-page feature. ### Awards and Recognition With 50 performer credits and thousands of scenes as a director, Powers has earned serious recognition. He won AVN Awards for Director of the Year (Body of Work) and Best Director - Non-Feature. He was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2005. His feature film "Transpirella" won Best Trans Movie from the XMAs and Best AltPorn Feature Video from the AltStar Awards in 2026. He's also racked up countless other AVN nominations over the years. ### How to Vote If you want to support Jim Powers, head to [letsvote.nightmovesonline.com](http://letsvote.nightmovesonline.com/index.php/299323?lang=en). Voting ends September 1st. For interview requests, contact Erika Icon of The Rub PR at erika@therubpr.com.