Combat Zone (Studio)
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Combat Zone is a pornographic film production company
headquartered in Chatsworth, California
.
featuring actresses that are new to the industry. It has however also worked with established performers. By 2008 it was producing four new titles a month.
In January 2008, Combat Zone partnered with Third World Media
and hired veteran industry sales manager John Florian. Florian began in the adult video sales market working for Sin City Films
, Homegrown Video and Private
.
Rebekah Nazarian and Dion Giarrusso of Combat Zone are featured on MTV's True Life
"I'm In The Sex Industry" first air date 2/27/2008 and still re-running. The episode is currently available for online viewing at MTV.com.
, Joachim Kessef
, Mike Metropolis, Zak Wylde, Robbie Fischer, G-Man, Mark Wood, Ed Hunter
, and Juan Cuba. Rather than letting individual directors own their content as he had done in the past, Giarrusso owns all of the companies content.
Production company
A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.- Tasks and functions :...
headquartered in Chatsworth, California
Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California
Chatsworth is a district of Los Angeles, California, United States; in the northwestern San Fernando Valley. The district is bordered by the Santa Susana Mountains and unincorporated Los Angeles County lands to the north, Porter Ranch to the northeast, Northridge to the east, West Hills, Canoga...
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Company history
Combat Zone was founded in January 2006 by the industry veteran director and producer Dion Giarrusso. The company specializes in gonzo pornographyGonzo pornography
Gonzo pornography is a style of pornographic film that attempts to place the viewer directly into the scene. The name is a reference to gonzo journalism, in which the reporter is part of the event taking place...
featuring actresses that are new to the industry. It has however also worked with established performers. By 2008 it was producing four new titles a month.
In January 2008, Combat Zone partnered with Third World Media
Third World Media
Founded in 1999 by Steve Scott and veteran director Ed Hunter, Third World Media is recognized in the adult industry as one of the first producers of wall-to-wall entertainment featuring authentic ethnic performers exclusively from outside of the United States....
and hired veteran industry sales manager John Florian. Florian began in the adult video sales market working for Sin City Films
Sin City (studio)
Sin City is an American pornographic film studio. The company is owned by David Sturman, who is the son of Reuben Sturman. David's son Jared is the General Manager. In 2007 it signed a two-year exclusive contract with Tory Lane to perform in and direct films...
, Homegrown Video and Private
Private Media Group
Private Media Group, Inc. is a production and distribution company that distributes adult entertainment via print publications, DVDs, the internet, and mobile....
.
Rebekah Nazarian and Dion Giarrusso of Combat Zone are featured on MTV's True Life
True Life
True Life is a documentary series running on MTV since 1998. Each episode follows a particular topic, such as heroin addiction as in the first episode, "Fatal Dose." The show is created by following a series of subjects by a camera crew through a certain part of their lives.-Topics covered:True...
"I'm In The Sex Industry" first air date 2/27/2008 and still re-running. The episode is currently available for online viewing at MTV.com.
Directors
Directors who have worked for the company include: Melissa LaurenMelissa Lauren
Melissa Lauren is a French pornographic actress and director.Lauren started off studying as a cook for three years and worked in Paris as a pastry chef. After reading an ad in a newspaper from French porn director John B...
, Joachim Kessef
Joachim Kessef
Joachim Kessef is a French pornographic actor and director of Togolese origin. He is one of the few black performers regularly seen in European pornography.Kessef was born in Togo but he grew up in Paris...
, Mike Metropolis, Zak Wylde, Robbie Fischer, G-Man, Mark Wood, Ed Hunter
Ed Hunter
Ed Hunter, a rail shooter video game, was released in 1999, and is based on and accompanied by Iron Maiden's music. The game objective consists of rescuing the mascot of Iron Maiden, Eddie, from a prison while passing through game settings evocative of the albums...
, and Juan Cuba. Rather than letting individual directors own their content as he had done in the past, Giarrusso owns all of the companies content.
XBIZ Awards
| Year | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gonzo/All-Sex Studio of the Year | Nominated |
AVN Awards
| Year | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Foot/Leg Fetish Release | High Heels And Glasses | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Specialty Release, Other Genre | Cuckqueans | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Young Girl Release | The Girl Next Door 10 | Nominated |
| 2010 | Best All-Sex Series | The Girl Next Door | Nominated |
| 2010 | Best Amateur Release | Real Couples 2 | Nominated |
| 2010 | Best Ethnic Series, Black | Black Iz Beautiful | Nominated |
| 2010 | Best Ethnic Series, Latin | Smokin Hot Latinas | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Ethnic Themed Release – Asian | Authentic Sushi | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Ethnic Series, Latin | Smokin Hot Latinas | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Young Girl Release | The Girl Next Door 6 | Nominated |
| 2009 | Clever Title of the Year | Bareback Mount Him | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Pro-Am Release | Naughty Amateurs 4 | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Continuing Video Series | The Girl Next Door | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Foot Fetish Release | These Feet Are Made For Fucking | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Oral-Themed Release | Destination Tonsils | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Specialty Release, Other Genre | Tippin Tha Scales | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Ethnic-Themed Release – Asian | Chow My Puntang | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Hard-Edged All-Sex Release | Grand Slam | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Pro-Am Release | Virgins Of The Screen | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Specialty Release – Big Bust | Bodacious Boobies | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best New Video Production Company | Nominated |
F.A.M.E. Awards
| Year | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Favorite Studio | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Favorite Studio | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Favorite Studio | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Favorite Gonzo Movie | The Girl Next Door | Nominated |
| 2007 | Favorite Studio | Nominated |
Urban X Awards
| Year | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Release, Orgy/Gangbang | Nightmare On Black Street | Winner |
| 2009 | Best BBW Release | Pigs in a Blanket | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best BBW Series | Tippin Tha Scales | Nominated |
Nightmoves Awards
| Year | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best All Girl/Girl Release | Mommy and Me | Nominated |