(Los Angeles, CA / November 10, 2025) – Award-winning director, producer, photographer and media entrepreneur Holly Randall has been nominated for a 2026 XBIZ Exec Award in the category of ‘Creator Businessperson of the Year’.
Voting is open now through Tuesday, November 11 at XBIZ.net.
With over two decades in the adult industry, Randall has built a multimedia empire under her banner Holly Randall Productions, directing for major brands such as Penthouse, Playboy, Twistys, Brazzers and Wicked Pictures. She has published five best-selling photography books through GOLIATH, hosted the Playboy TV series Adult Film School and Digital Playground’s DP Star, and launched the long-running podcast Holly Randall Unfiltered, which now boasts over 400 episodes.
“I’m incredibly honored to be nominated for ‘Creator Businessperson of the Year,’” said Randall. “This industry has given me so much, and I’ve always tried to give back through thoughtful storytelling, innovation, and by creating platforms that uplift other creators. I’m deeply grateful to the teams, guests, and partners who’ve helped me grow every project I’ve taken on – it’s never been a solo journey, and this nomination means the world to me.”
The XBIZ Exec Awards spotlight the most visionary professionals driving the future of adult entertainment. Nominees are selected for their leadership, business acumen, and meaningful contributions to the community. The 2026 ceremony will be held on Wednesday, January 14, during the annual XBIZ Honors event in Los Angeles.
Find and follow Holly Randall at HollyRandall.com and HollyLinks.com.
ABOUT HOLLY RANDALL:
A luminary in the world of erotic storytelling, Holly Randall was destined for a life behind the lens. Born in Hollywood, California to legendary photographer Suze Randall – an industry trailblazer as one of adult’s first female photographers and filmmakers- Holly’s affinity for photography and filmmaking was cultivated from an early age.
Like her mother, Holly grew up with a similar creative flair behind the camera; she attended Brooks Institute of Photography to hone her craft, then joined the family business assisting her mother. In 2004, Holly began producing and directing films for Suze.net before stepping into the spotlight in 2008 with her own studio, Holly Randall Productions. In 2025, the studio’s wildly-popular title Broken Butterfly: The Perfect Shade of Blu, won AVN’s ‘Best Featurette and Best Screenplay–Featurette’ awards, as well as XBIZ’s ‘Best Featurette’ XMA Award.
Holly has worked for nearly every brand in the adult industry, including Penthouse, Hustler, Adam & Eve, Twistys, and Brazzers. She also hosted the popular Playboy TV Show Adult Film School and the Digital Playground competition DP Star. She published several photography books through GOLIATH, including Erotic Dream Girls, Kinky Lingerie Girls, Kinky Nylons, Kinky Super Beauties and Super Nylon Parade.
In 2017, Holly launched the wildly popular weekly podcast Holly Randall Unfiltered – currently at 400+ episodes and counting – and has appeared in documentaries such as Netflix series Hot Girls Wanted, Amazon Prime Video’s Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story, and Vice TV’s Before the Internet.
