diff --git a/contrib/debian-release.sh b/contrib/debian-release.sh
index bceb75b..675b2a6 100644
--- a/contrib/debian-release.sh
+++ b/contrib/debian-release.sh
@@ -21,6 +21,6 @@ git archive \
     --to-stdout \
   > "${TARBALL}"
 
-exec debuild
+exec debuild "$@"
 
 # -- end of file