Paul Spurrier embarked on a remarkable journey in the film industry, commencing his career as a child actor alongside renowned talents such as Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Roger Moore, and Sir John Mills. He eventually left USC film school, opting instead for a more technical approach at the London Film School.
After completing his studies, Paul founded a company specializing in the creation of marketing videos for prominent brands including Pizza Hut, Blockbuster Video, Intel, and IBM. This experience laid the groundwork for his directorial debut, 'Underground', released in 1998. The film was selected for the 'Sensations' exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, showcasing contemporary British cinema.
A stint with the BBC led Paul to Thailand, where he fell deeply in love with the country's culture and people. In 2004, he fulfilled a long-held ambition by becoming the first Western director of a Thai language film, 'P'. As his connection to Thailand deepened, Paul eventually relocated to Bangkok full-time in 2005.
He found employment in the Thai film industry, working as a cinematographer on the epic historical drama 'Edge of the Empire' and as a line producer on the U.S. film 'Formosa Betrayed'. Paul's directorial endeavors continued to flourish, with 'The Forest' becoming the first Thai film to be acquired exclusively worldwide by Netflix in 2016.
In 2018, he wrote and directed 'Eullenia', a groundbreaking Thai television series designed for an international audience. Additionally, Paul collaborated with the Siam Sinfonietta orchestra to direct 'The Maestro', which won the 'Spirit of Cinema' award at the Oldenburg Film Festival.
Throughout his career, Paul has played a vital role in promoting Thai skills and talent at international film markets, working closely with various government ministries for over a decade.
