The nominations include:

Winter’s work is well-known for creating spaces where talent feels empowered to collaborate, bringing their ideas, talents, and fantasies to life on screen, and she explains her nominated work further:

Winter crafted Parkour XXX to showcase Nathan Bronson’s incredible talents as a parkour artist. Collaborating with Bronson, the story follows a man who, determined to make it to his date on time, hurdles through the city, grabbing flowers and conquering obstacles along the way. The film’s feminist twist subverts traditional tropes by centering Bronson’s efforts to respect his partner’s time and intentions.

The Proposal captures real-life emotion and love, as Nicole Kitt and Jonte were a real-life couple at the time. After first meeting on Winter’s Ashford Manor production, the pair hit it off and later asked Winter to collaborate on Jonte’s real-life proposal to Nicole. The result is The Proposal, an emotionally charged scene that begins with an actual proposal and transitions into a passionate and authentic sexual encounter, all captured on film.

Winter’s Best Directing Portfolio nomination reflects her unique talent for crafting multidimensional stories, compelling characters and emotionally resonant performances that challenge conventional approaches to adult filmmaking. “My storytelling philosophy puts the narrative at the forefront, using sex as a vehicle to move the story forward, rather than building films solely to showcase sex,” said Winter.

Of the nominations, she stated, “I am so honored and grateful to be recognized by AVN. Each project represents what I love most about filmmaking: collaboration, authenticity, and storytelling that elevates the human experience, and I want to also thank the incredible team behind all of my films, as well as the amazing fans who support our vision.”

For more information on ForPlay Films and Inka Winter, visit ForPlayFilms.com and follow on socials at @forplayfilm, InkaWinter.com and @inka.winter on Instagram.

Inka Winter is an award-winning feminist porn director and the founder of ForPlay Films, a production company known for producing ethical and sex-positive adult content that prioritizes consent, performer autonomy and well-being.

Raised in the infamous Friedrichshof Commune, a coercive sex cult led by artist Otto Muehl, Winter’s early experiences shaped her desire to create safe, empowering spaces for performers in adult filmmaking. After finding her passion for filmmaking, Winter founded ForPlay Films in 2017, focusing on chemistry, mutual respect and collaboration on set

ForPlay Films has gained industry recognition for its innovative productions, including the critically acclaimed Ashford Manor, which earned 19 award nominations. Winter’s commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful environment on set has established her as a leading voice in feminist pornography.