Each year, HUMP! audiences vote from the current lineup in a handful of categories. Winners of these awards earn not only the prestige of audience support, but a cash prize of $1,000, in addition to the royalties shared with each filmmaker.

Read on for this season’s winners!

Meet the Dom Miguel and Jaylin Quartz, creators and stars of 2026 Spring HUMP! film Sovereign Tool. In Sovereign Tool, viewers are given an unabashed window into the work done between a Dom and his favorite Tool.

Dom Miguel and Jaylin Quartz talked to us about chemistry, trust, safety, and their own personal journey of de-shaming and claiming their sexuality as kinky, pro-sex switches.

Meet Wholesomedeviant and Freerangemeat, stars of the Spring 2026 film Mine. They sat down to talk kinky love stories and assless chaps, and what the name and theme of their film ultimately means to them both.

Meet Constantine and Blade, two members of Bunnydrone Studio, the filmmakers behind Spring 2026 HUMP! film CUMRAGS (short version). Constantine and Blade gave us some insight into what the queer community means to them and their filmmaking process, and shared what they hope audiences take from their film as we follow Blade and Nano through Berlin’s darkrooms.

Meet Jamie and Adam, the filmmakers behind Magic Gloryhole. They offered us a chance to get to know them, their process, and shared what they hope HUMP! audiences walk away with after seeing their film.

What exactly is a glory hole? And how do I find one?

We’re taking a look at the history of glory holes, what makes up their mysterious allure, and diving into some practical tips

While it’s been around for years, innovation in the virtual reality industry has vastly increased the quality and accessibility of virtual reality porn. But with innovation and growth comes newbies looking for answers about what VR porn is, how to access it, and what ethical concerns can arise from the virtual porn industry.

What does it take for a film to stand out among hundreds of annual submissions?

The HUMP! Jury shares what it was about “Room to Breathe,” a 2025 Fall film, that caught our attention.

What does it take for a film to stand out among hundreds of annual submissions?

The HUMP! Jury shares what it was about “Cain,” a 2025 Fall film, that caught our attention.

In recent years, age verification laws aimed at regulating access to adult content have gained traction across the United States and abroad. Age verification laws often do more harm than good. They threaten adult privacy, silence marginalized creators, and push ethical porn further into the margins.

Ethical porn isn’t just about what’s on screen—it’s about how it’s made. At its core, ethical porn ensures that performers are treated with respect, paid fairly, and work in safe, consensual environments.