Viv Thomas (Vivian Leonard Thomas)

Background

Vivian Leonard Thomas was born on January 10, 1948, in South Africa. He began his working life as a photographer for men's magazines, including British publications associated with the Paul Raymond publishing group. His early photographic work provided a foundation for his later transition into moving-image production.

Thomas later established a production company known as Rolling Images and developed his professional base in London. He subsequently operated from North Acton before moving his business to Portugal's Algarve region. He has also maintained a studio presence in Budapest, reflecting the international production network associated with his later work.

Career

Thomas began in photographic work before moving into adult video production and directing. He established Rolling Images and later developed the VivThomas.com brand, producing and directing a large body of adult films from bases in London, Portugal, and Budapest. His work has included lesbian erotica, heterosexual productions, and fetish material, with recurring series such as Pink Velvet, Unfaithful, Office Girls, and The Art of Kissing.

His films were distributed internationally, including through Girlfriends Films in the United States and Erigo Distribution in the United Kingdom and Europe. The VivThomas.com site was relaunched through a management agreement with MetArt in March 2013; MetArt subsequently acquired the site in 2014 after Thomas announced plans for retirement. The brand continued to present earlier productions and new material associated with his style and catalogue.

Thomas's productions frequently featured performers from Britain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and other parts of Central Europe. The Story of She series, starring Lexi Lowe, was among his notable later projects, while The Story of She 2 was reported as his best-selling film of 2013. His professional output has been recognized within the adult-film industry through nominations, awards connected with his productions, and industry distribution partnerships.

Achievements

• Thomas produced and directed hundreds of adult films across lesbian erotica, heterosexual productions, and fetish genres, building a catalogue that included the Pink Velvet, Unfaithful, Office Girls, and The Art of Kissing series.

• His production company developed an international distribution network through partners including Girlfriends Films and Erigo Distribution, extending Viv Thomas productions across the United States, Europe, and other markets.

• Thomas established the Viv Thomas Masters golf tournament in 2008, bringing together professional contacts and supporters in events held around Spain and Portugal and later associated with charitable fundraising.

• The Story of She 2, starring Lexi Lowe, was identified as Thomas's best-selling movie of 2013.

Works

• movie

  • The Story of She 2

    (Thomas produced this continuation of Lexi Lowe's storylin...)

    2013

  • The Story of She

    (This Viv Thomas production starred Lexi Lowe and was rele...)

    2011
  • The Office Girls

    (Thomas directed this adult video, the first title in the ...)

    2005
  • Unfaithful

    (Thomas directed and produced this adult video, which beca...)

    2006
  • The Art of Kissing 3

    (Thomas directed and produced this Portugal-released entry...)

    2008
  • Unfaithful 5

    (Thomas was credited as producer of this installment in th...)

    2010
  • The Office Girls 2

    (Thomas directed and produced this sequel in the Office Gi...)

    2008

Views

Thomas has described an artistic approach centered on presenting performers with emphasis on visual appeal, photography, and production quality. His public comments about admiring and respecting women provide a stated ethical framework for the presentation of performers in his films.

Quotations: I believe women are there to be admired and respected, and I like to think that we portray that in our movies.

Personality

Quotes from others about the person

• Thomas has stated that he believes women should be admired and respected and that this principle should be reflected in his films.

Interests

• Thomas has maintained a long-standing interest in golf. In 2008 he established the Viv Thomas Masters, an annual golf event held around Spain and Portugal that brought together business contacts, friends, and representatives of distribution companies; later tournaments were also associated with charitable fundraising.

• Sport & Clubs

  Golf

Connections

Thomas is married to Avril Mouton, who has worked in makeup, hairstyling, and production support on Viv Thomas projects. They have one child, their daughter Chantel, who has worked as a photographer for the VivThomas.com company.

Wife:

Avril Mouton

She has worked as a makeup artist, hairstylist, and production collaborator on Viv Thomas films.

Daughter:

Chantel Thomas

She has worked as a photographer for the VivThomas.com company.

References

• Viv Thomas - Biography Biographical reference documenting Thomas's birth name, birth date, work as a director and producer, marriage to Avril Mouton, daughter Chantel, early photographic career, Rolling Images, London operations, and move to Portugal.
• MetArt Network Relaunches VivThomas.com Industry report documenting the March 2013 management agreement between MetArt and VivThomas.com and the continuation of Thomas's productions through the relaunched site.
  2013
• MetArt Acquires VivThomas.com Industry report documenting MetArt's acquisition of VivThomas.com after Thomas announced plans for retirement and describing the brand's established position in international adult entertainment.
  2014
• The Viv Thomas Masters 2008 Report on the inaugural Viv Thomas Masters golf tournament held in Portugal in June 2008 and organized for industry representatives and business contacts.
  2008
• Sandra Shine Wins VivThomas.com 'Babe of the Year' Honor Industry report documenting the 2011 VivThomas.com performer recognition event, including Sandra Shine's Babe of the Year award and Lexi Lowe's newcomer honor.
  2011
• VivThomas.com: Collected and edited by Rose Eden A bilingual illustrated book about the VivThomas.com studio, its visual style, production history, and Thomas's career in adult film.
  2026