Paul Hairston is a New York City based director. Raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, he now lives and works out of Queens.
With a background as a documentary director, cinematographer and editor - Paul has worked across politics, advertising and short form documentary film for over a decade.
RECOGNITION
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2023 Clio Awards - Cox Project Convey
2023 Cannes Lions - Cox Project Convey
2023 The One Show Awards - Cox Project Convey
2023 The Webby Awards - Cox Project Convey
2022 Ad Age Feature - Cox Project Convey
2022 Rhode Island International Film Festival Best Short Documentary (Oscar Qualifier) - Almeda
2022 Atlanta Film Festival - Almeda
2020 SXSW Film Festival - Lions in the Corner
2020 Cannes Young Director Award Nomination - Lions in the Corner
2020 Raindance Film Festival Best Documentary Short Nomination - Lions in the Corner
2020 Palm Springs Shortfest - Lions in the Corner
2020 Meet the Press/AFI Film Festival - Lions in the Corner
2018 Adweek Ad of the Day - Duracell “Pa’lante”