Jon Paul (filmmaker)
Jon Paul | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, Actor & Martial artist |
| Website | www |
Jon Paul is an American filmmaker, actor and martial artist best known for his short film Dojo (2023), a martial arts action-drama short film that has won multiple awards.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Paul was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where he developed an early passion for storytelling and martial arts.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, but his interests shifted toward personal training and martial arts.[2]
Paul ventured into filmmaking and began auditioning for roles.[2] In 2023, he created his first short film, Dojo, a martial arts action-drama short film that has won multiple awards.[3][4][5] He was the lead actor in the film starring as Shane Lucas.[6][7]
Beyond filmmaking, Paul is a martial artist, holding a 4th-degree black belt in Judo and earning two national Judo championships.[8]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 2024 - Best Short Film Actor at the 2024 Fighting Spirit Film Festival[9]
- 2024 - Awarded the title, Amazing Brilliance in the King’s Book of World Records for his efforts in creating Dojo film.[1]
- 2024 - Best Actor In An Action Film[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dutaa, Pritam. "Jon Paul's Exclusive World Records and King's Book of World Records – Most Awards Won by a Live Fictional Short Film". tycoonworld.in. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ a b c ""Dojo" (EXCLUSIVE) Interview with Jon Paul". wildfilmmaker.com. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Jon Paul's Exclusive World Records and King's Book of World Records – Most Awards Won by a Live Fictional Short Film (Dojo)". mumbaitimes.org. 14 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival -2023 Winners". urbanactionshowcase.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Cannes World Film Festival- Winners June 2023". world-film-festival.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Dojo is a Must See for Martial Arts Fans". tkdlifemagazine.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ S., Paavan (4 October 2023). "Most Awards Won By A Live Action Fictional Short Film Internationally". worldrecordsindia.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ S., Paavan (16 September 2024). "Created by Jon Paul, "Dojo" is Achieving Global Recognition with 495 International Film Awards and Counting". northeast.newschannelnebraska.co. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Award Winners 2024". fightingspiritfilmfestival.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Best Actor and Director Awards MARCH-APRIL 2024" (PDF). bestactoranddirectorawards.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.