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Paul’s directorial debut feature, GIVE OR TAKE, which he also co-wrote, enjoyed a successful festival run racking up numerous wins and awards and enthusiastic reviews. The film features two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (BLOODLINE), Cheri Oteri (SNL), Louis Cancelmi (THE IRISHMAN), Joanne Tucker (THE REPORT), and Jamie Effros (co-writer). The film, released by Breaking Glass Pictures, had a successful theatrical run and is now available on demand on all platforms. It has a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Paul has created work for brands such as Gillette, PBS, Verizon, JetBlue, NASDAQ, and the NBA and has received numerous awards including Cannes Lions, The One Club, and the Emmy’s.

His documentary sendups, THE TIMMY BROTHERS – WATER MAKERS, a pointed commentary about the artisanal food movement, and BOCCAMAZZO CONSTRUCTION - WE BUILD “WALLS”!, about the absurdity of building a 2000-mile U.S.–Mexico border wall, are viral and festival hits. His short film SPACE CADET starring Richard Edson and Jessica Hecht premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was nominated for Best Short.

A graduate of Boston University and a Frank Halpingham Award Scholar, Paul was considered husky as a boy. Originally from Bridgeport, CT, Paul lives with his amazing son and beautiful wife in New York City.