Director Jim Powers has received 11 nominations for the 2026 XMA Awards, including recognition for his individual work, specific movie titles, and his overall body of narrative work. The nominations were announced on November 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST from Hollywood, California.

The 2026 XMA Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, at the Hollywood Palladium. Peer voting for the awards has commenced on XBIZ.net. In addition to the main ceremony, select categories for Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will be presented at the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

XMA Nominations and Recognized Works

Powers' 11 nominations for the 2026 XMAs encompass a range of categories, highlighting various aspects of his directorial efforts and specific productions. Among the major nominations are Director of the Year — Individual Work and Director of the Year — Body of Work (Narrative).

His film "Transpirella" garnered multiple nominations, including Best Art Direction and Best Trans Movie. Powers has previously expressed that "Transpirella" was a project he had wanted to create for years, and it was produced with Gender X. The film has also received other industry recognition, including a nomination for Best Video at the 2026 Bazowie Awards, marking Powers' first nomination at that awards show, and two TEAs for Best DVD and Best Threesome/Moresome Scene ("Too Many Tops!").

Another of Powers' films, "The Fucket List," received a nomination for Best Comedy Movie. Additionally, "Trans Carwash" was nominated for Best Trans Movie. These nominations acknowledge the work of Powers and his casts and crews.

Recent Projects and Industry Activity

In the months leading up to and following the XMA nominations announcement, Jim Powers has been involved in several projects and activities within the adult industry. On March 31, 2026, Adult Time released the latest installment of his series "MILF Overload." Earlier that month, on March 20, 2026, Gender X Films debuted the fifth volume of Powers' "Trans Honey Trap" series.

Powers is also associated with the punk band Killroy. The band has scheduled multiple performances in 2026. On April 29, 2026, Killroy was set to perform at Bar 10 at Corbin Bowl as part of the Punk Rock No-Tap Smash Bowling Show over Memorial Day Weekend. Prior to this, on March 31, 2026, Killroy was scheduled to perform at Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip at 6 p.m. (PDT). The band also set its first live show of 2026 at Corbin Bowl.

Jim Powers' Career Overview

Jim Powers is a director whose work has been recognized across various categories in the adult entertainment industry. His productions often feature specific themes, as evidenced by nominations for "Transpirella" and "Trans Carwash" in the Best Trans Movie category. His directorial scope also includes comedy, as seen with "The Fucket List," and series such as "MILF Overload" and "Trans Honey Trap."

Beyond his directorial work, Powers maintains a presence in the music scene with his punk band, Killroy, performing at venues like Bar 10 at Corbin Bowl and Whisky a Go Go. His engagement with the industry is also reflected in his social media presence, where he can be followed on X.com.

The recognition at the 2026 XMA Awards, alongside other nominations and releases, indicates ongoing activity and visibility for Jim Powers in the adult entertainment sector.

Key Facts

  • Director Jim Powers received 11 nominations for the 2026 XMA Awards.
  • Nominations include Director of the Year — Individual Work, Best Art Direction for "Transpirella," Best Comedy Movie for "The Fucket List," Best Trans Movie for "Transpirella" and "Trans Carwash," and Director of the Year — Body of Work (Narrative).
  • The 2026 XMA Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, January 18, at the Hollywood Palladium.
  • Peer voting for the 2026 XMA Awards is open on XBIZ.net.
  • Powers' film "Transpirella" was produced with Gender X and also received a 2026 Bazowie Award nomination for Best Video and two TEAs for Best DVD and Best Threesome/Moresome Scene.
  • Jim Powers' punk band, Killroy, has scheduled multiple performances in 2026, including at Bar 10 at Corbin Bowl and Whisky a Go Go.