Paul's profound enthusiasm for the art of filmmaking initially ignited at a remarkably young age of eight, when he was captivated by the behind-the-scenes footage of "The Making of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", thereby setting in motion a lifelong aspiration to craft mesmerizing cinematic experiences. This early spark of inspiration served as the catalyst for him to commence creating his own films, and by the time he had reached the milestone age of 18, his impressive 16mm, 30-minute action-packed short film "Trapped" had garnered widespread acclaim and taken top honors at the esteemed Berkeley Film Festival.
Here is the biography:
Paul's academic journey began at San Francisco State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Production. This marked the starting point of his illustrious career in the film industry. Following his graduation, Paul made the bold decision to serve in the United States Air Force (USAF),where he had the unique opportunity to film space launches for NASA. This remarkable experience had a profound impact on his development as a filmmaker and laid the groundwork for his debut feature film, "The Tournament". Shot in the esteemed 35mm Techniscope format, this cinematic masterpiece tells the captivating story of three samurai who embark on a thrilling adventure to England to participate in a prestigious fencing tournament.
Paul, a multifaceted individual with a passion for the cinematic arts, took on a supporting role in the Blu-ray edition of his own film, "Ninja Busters", allowing him to refine his skills further.
Undeterred by his minor on-screen presence, Paul went on to showcase his creative prowess by penning and helming the action-packed feature "Death Machines", which was subsequently picked up by Crown International Pictures for distribution.
This ambitious project, which premiered in a select 50 theaters across Southern California, marked a significant milestone in Paul's burgeoning career as a writer-director.
Notable filmmaker Paul's subsequent cinematic endeavors, "Weapons of Death" and "Ninja Busters", managed to capture the attention of a global audience, with the latter being released on high-definition Blu-ray format, accompanied by the director's insightful commentary.
In the years that followed, Paul demonstrated his remarkable versatility as a writer and director by crafting a gripping crime story, "One Way Out", which showcased his impressive range and expertise in the film industry.
Paul embarked on a new creative endeavour, the action-comedy film "Omega Cop", which boasted an impressive cast, featuring none other than the iconic Adam West, Troy Donahue, and the legendary Stuart Whitman, in starring roles.
This was swiftly followed by the audio-book production "Rock Star Rising", expertly narrated by the renowned Rod Taylor, and boasting a star-studded ensemble cast, comprising the talented Russ Tamblyn, George Chakiris, the versatile Robert Culp, James Darren, and the accomplished Kevin McCarthy.
The monumental achievement in audio-book production, "McKnight's Memory", boasts an unprecedented and illustrious ensemble of talented narrators and actors, spearheaded by the renowned Frank Sinatra Jr., whose velvety voice brought the narrative to life.
Paul took the helm in directing the audio-memoir "My Casino Caper", a fascinating account of Edd Byrnes' remarkable 3 million-dollar Las Vegas windfall, as well as his subsequent ordeal of being stalked. This captivating narrative was brought to life through the voices of Edd Byrnes himself, alongside a talented ensemble cast featuring Alan Young, Henry Silva, David Hedison, and Michael Callan.
Paul's cinematic journey took a significant leap forward in the year 2018, as he embarked on a new venture, penning and helming the feature film "Forbidden Power". This ambitious project garnered an astonishing 28 accolades from esteemed international film festivals, which were duly sanctioned by IMDB, the renowned online database of films and television programs. Among the numerous awards bestowed upon "Forbidden Power" were the prestigious Best Screenplay honor at the Florence Film Awards, held in Italy, and the coveted Best Feature Film award at the New York Cinematography Awards.
