Adult filmmaker Claudia Ross has received two nominations for the 2026 NightMoves Awards, including Best Feature Director and Best Feature Film for her thriller, "Through Her Lens." The Elegant Angel production, starring Octavia Red, has garnered critical acclaim from multiple industry publications.
NightMoves Nominations and Recognition
Ross's film, "Through Her Lens," is nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2026 NightMoves Awards. Ross herself is also nominated for Best Feature Director for the same film. The nominations were announced on July 24, 2026, at 3:28 PM PDT in Los Angeles, and also reported from Tampa, Florida, on July 23, 2026, at 6:58 PM, and July 21, 2026.
The NightMoves Awards show is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 11, at The Stockyard in Holiday, Florida. The NightMoves weekend will also feature the Caravan of Stars over two nights, October 9–10, culminating in the gala awards show on Sunday evening.
Ross expressed her gratitude for the nominations, stating that the recognition is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and dedication of the entire cast and crew. She also acknowledged Elegant Angel for believing in the vision and helping to make "Through Her Lens" a reality. Ross described bringing "Through Her Lens" to life as a "true passion project" and found being recognized alongside other talented filmmakers both humbling and inspiring.
"Through Her Lens" Critical Reception and Awards
"Through Her Lens," an Elegant Angel feature starring Octavia Red, has received positive reviews from industry publications. XBIZ gave the film a rave review in January. AVN also provided an Editor’s Choice review in April. In May, Ross received three trophies for "Through Her Lens" at Italy’s DSN Awards. These awards marked a career milestone for Ross, who is an Italian-born director, writer, and editor.
Elegant Angel has also announced that production has wrapped on another all-girl feature directed by Claudia Ross, titled "Octavia Loves Girls." This announcement was made on July 24, 2026.
Other Industry News
In other industry news reported on July 24, 2026, Meddle Blooms stars in the latest release from Grooby VR, titled "How Do I Look?" Leah Layz made her debut for Vixen Media Group studio imprint WIFEY alongside her husband Logan and Anton Harden. Raissa Bellini made her debut for Vixen Media Group studio imprint Blacked Raw, alongside Hollywood Cash and Isiah Maxwell, on July 23, 2026. Ravyn Alexa made her Digital Playground debut alongside Millie Morgan and multi-XMAs winner Zac Wild in “They Put the HO in Neighborhood” on July 23, 2026. Skylar Snow stars with Mighty Dee in the latest release from New Sensations, also on July 23, 2026. Summer Kline stars with Damion Dayski in the latest scene from Bellesa House, reported on July 23, 2026. Rachael Cavalli stars with Axel Haze in the latest installment of Devil's Film series "Sugar and Creampies," reported on July 22, 2026. Cubbi Thompson discussed her transition from creator to performer on July 22, 2026. Multi-XMAs winner Serenity Cox performed her first DP alongside Seth Gamble and Vince Karter in the second installment of Vixen Media Group studio imprint Deeper’s Fantasy Feature “Equilibrium,” reported on July 22, 2026.
Key Facts
- Claudia Ross received two nominations for the 2026 NightMoves Awards.
- Nominations include Best Feature Director and Best Feature Film for "Through Her Lens."
- "Through Her Lens" is an Elegant Angel feature starring Octavia Red.
- The film received a rave review from XBIZ in January and an Editor’s Choice review from AVN in April.
- Ross won three trophies for "Through Her Lens" at Italy’s DSN Awards in May.
- The 2026 NightMoves Awards show will be held on Sunday, October 11, at The Stockyard in Holiday, Florida.
