About

Paul has been developing and applying his craft for over thirty years as an actor, director, writer, producer and teacher. Paul built his work ethic, aesthetic, and belief in the power of a cohesive team of like-minded artists after a dozen years of working in live theater.

Paul is an award-winning filmmaker and producer who has over fifty projects under his belt. His in person and virtual training/seminars open doors of opportunity for his students in the projects that he produces.

He continues to teach with an eye to creating opportunities for actors. Currently over 100 actors who’ve trained with Paul have worked on projects that he has helped bring to fruition.

As a filmmaker, he has written, directed and/or produced fourteen feature films and over thirty short films which have garnered more than forty awards. He is active in production with a slate of projects that he’s written, as well as a dozen film and television projects that he’s developed or acquired.

He specializes in meeting the demands of the ever-changing film market around the world, and has built fully integrated production hubs in Puerto Rico and Serbia. His focus is on artistic quality, ethical treatment of personnel, while empowering the communities he builds.

Paul holds an M.F.A. in Acting from Illinois State University; a B.F.A. in Acting/Directing from the University of MN-Duluth, and a Certificate in Playwriting from the Royal Court Theatre in London.