Chanel Preston to Bow as Director for James Deen Productions

LOS ANGELES—Multiple AVN Award nominee Chanel Preston will direct her first adult movie for James Deen Productions. An as-yet-unnamed all-girl project, the title is slated to release in February through JDP distributor Girlfriends Films. “Chanel will not accept anything but perfection,” company owner James Deen said. “She believes in what she is creating and is going to give it her all.” Commented Preston, “I’m very honored and thankful to James Deen Productions for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to pursue my goals in the adult industry. It’s truly a great day when you can join with an outstanding company which shares your passion and creative vision.” James Deen Productions has been a fast-growing studio recently, racking up 32 nominations in 24 categories for the 2015 AVN Awards. Deen’s achievements are recognized across all platforms, including as a producer, director and performer. Bringing on Chanel Preston to direct is the first time the company has employed a director other than its namesake. “I never intended to be the only director for my company,” Deen explained. “I am pretty loud about my opinions, so I feel labeling a company with my name will not only allow people to know I am giving my personal stamp of approval to the content, but also that it aligns nicely with my vision. I see no reason for me to be the exclusive creator of adult entertainment—I think it’s a world we all can share and deliver different perspectives in regards to the same sexual story.”Preston herself has received five nominations for the 2015 AVN Awards, including Female Performer of the Year, Best Supporting Actress and Best Anal Sex Scene.  When asked why he took a chance on an inexperienced director, Deen said, “One time Chanel was speaking to me about the philosophy of presenting something which could be conceived as scary in a beautiful way. My response was to ask if she had ever thought of directing. “Chanel presented me with a treatment for her idea, and I thought it was one of the most creative and clever ideas I had heard in quite a while," he continued. "After a quick conversation about aesthetics, it was clear we were on the same page, and I could trust her with taking the reigns and producing an amazing project … one I hope will be her first of many.” Preston’s previous experience directing and producing comes from her popular web series, “Naked With Chanel,” which launched earlier this year. In the series, Preston helps viewers shed their inhibitions and negative attitudes about sex in order to better understand themselves and others. Preston has also continued to raise her crossover appeal with her continued hosting work for X3Sixty’s hit cable TV program “Inside Adult.”