Directed, written, and shot by , the film was noted for its use of authentic British historical sailing ships and over 300 CGI shots to depict supernatural battles. It was a critical and commercial success, winning 11 awards at the 2006 Adult Video News Awards , including Best Video Feature and Best Director . Its success led to a sequel, Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge , in 2008.
The film featured some of the most prominent names in the industry at the time, many of whom won awards for their performances in this production. pirates 2005 cast