About me
Hi, my name is Paula, I'm an award-winning Brampton/Toronto-based director and editor, focused on community-driven storytelling and empathy-led productions.
My first film on immigrant experiences and cultural disconnect, On The Fence, has been selected by more than 24 academy and screen award-qualifying showcases around the world, including WIFT, the Canadian Film Festival, Reelworld, NFFTY, and a national broadcast on CBC Gem.
As a commercial filmmaker, I've directed campaigns for Wealthsimple, MilkUP Ontario, and for the fastest growing film festival in Canada for emerging filmmakers, The Future of Film Showcase, screened at Scotiabank Theatre and was featured in an interview with Lamar Johnson on Global News.
I'm an alumna of the Canon FUTURES Program run by industry-leading experts like Kim's Convenience director, Justin Wu, and the WIFT Connect Mentorship under Peabody Award Winning Director, Karen Shopsowitz.
As an editor, I've worked with APTN, PRIDE Toronto, Gatorade, BMO, and TFC. At Bell Media (forMuchMusic, CTV, and Discovery) and Canon Canada, I pitched strategies, and edited and produced promotional campaigns to bring social influence and brand awareness to their digital platforms.
for The Friendly Screenwriting Program, mentor for Flaunt It Movement, and as a VIBE Arts Toronto assistant facilitator.
Most recently, I was selected as one of 9 artists as part of Brampton Arts Organization's Artist Residency and VIBE Art's Desire Lines Program in partnership with RBC and Pattison Sign Group, where my photography will be publicly exhibited at a showcase and select TTC subway station.
My passion for community programming also extends to my previous work as co-facilitator for The Friendly Screenwriting Program, mentor for Flaunt It Movement, and as a VIBE Arts Toronto assistant facilitator.
Most recently, I was selected as one of 9 artists as part of Brampton Arts Organization's Artist Residency and VIBE Art's Desire Lines Program in partnership with RBC and Pattison Sign Group, where my photography will be publicly exhibited at a showcase and select TTC subway station.
Skills
Audio Visual, Directing, Editing, Photography, Photoshop, Video Production, Visualising
Sector Experience
Advertising, Audio / Visual, Film (Feature), Film (Short / Documentary), Media, Social Network / Community
Awards
Barrie Film Festival Third Place Open Category Winner 2021, Canada Shorts Canadian & International Short Film Festival Award of Distinction 2021, Canadian Film Festival Best Producing Award 2021 & Streamed on Amazon Prime Superchannel 2021, CineFam Film Festival Best Short Film 2021, Durham Region International Film Festival Best Student Film 2021, Mosaic Internation South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF) Best Canadian Short 2021, National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) Opening Night Screening 2022 Best Student Film Nominee 2022 Programmer's P, Oakville Festival of Film and Art (OFFA) Best Student Film 2021 Audience Choice Award 2021, Reelworld Film Festival Best Writer & Director Nominee 2021 Best Producer Nominee 2021, Sheridan College Best Non-Fiction Film Award 2021 Vladimir Kabelik Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking Award 2021
Clients
BMO, Brampton Arts Organization, Canon, CTV, Gatorade, Live Nation Entertainment, MilkUp Ontario, Pride Toronto, Toronto Raptors, Wealthsimple