Maestro Claudio Receives 2026 XMA Nomination for ‘Director of the Year – Body of Work’
(Los Angeles, CA / December 2, 2025) – Maestro Claudio is the proud recipient of a 2026 XMA Award nomination in the prestigious category of ‘Director of the Year – Body of Work (Non-Narrative)’, recognising his collaborative work alongside Mick Blue for their BAMvisions studio.
This nomination spotlights a year of steady, standout output from BAMvisions, where Claudio and Blue have continued to raise the bar for high-energy gonzo filmmaking and consistent creative execution. With a sharp eye for talent and a commitment to authenticity on set, the duo has remained one of the most trusted names in the non-narrative scene space.
“I’ve always approached this work with focus, curiosity and gratitude,” said Maestro Claudio. “To be recognised for that – and to share this with a true collaborator like Mick – is an incredible honour. We’ve built BAMvisions around quality, trust and creative freedom, and I’m proud of the body of work we’ve delivered.”
Peer voting opens Wednesday, Nov. 26, on the industry-exclusive XBIZ.net platform ahead of the 2026 XMA Awards, which take place Sunday, January 18, at the Hollywood Palladium as part of XBIZ Week.
ABOUT MAESTRO CLAUDIO:
Maestro Claudio is an iconic adult film performer, producer and director with nearly 30 years of on-set experience under his belt. Originally from Trieste, Italy, Claudio started his career as a freelance engineer after graduating with a degree in Mining Engineering at the University of Trieste in 1984.
After obtaining his private pilot license, Claudio decided to move to the US to continue his pilot training. In 1993, he moved to Los Angeles and obtained his commercial, multi-engine and instrument pilot licenses. But aviation wasn’t his only interest in LA: from a young age, Claudio had long dreamed of pursuing a career in the porn industry.
In 1995, Claudio’s dream finally came true, and he started working in the adult business as a performer; his impressive gifts quickly sparked a buzz among the top studios in town, as well as legendary directors such as Paul Thomas, Gregory Dark and Tom Zupko. He soon expanded his professional repertoire to include cameraman, photographer, director and producer. Flying eventually became just a hobby for him – now unfortunately abandoned because of his tight work schedule.
Claudio now owns and runs his award-winning studios, PervCity.com and DPdiva.com and, in partnership with Mick Blue, BAMvisions.com. Among his many accolades, he has earned the XRCO Award for ‘Best Director – Web’ in 2018 and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2019.
Maestro Claudio still performs onscreen occasionally, but only in independent content with female performers for his and their personal OnlyFans platforms.
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