A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
For over 25 years, Paul has been a leader in the ever-evolving world of visual effects. An innovator in his discipline, he has collaborated with a network of respected artists and technical experts to reimagine storytelling's visual conventions and revolutionise tools and practices across the media industry.Paul's repertoire of skills is a harmonious fusion of the classic and the avant-garde. His proficiency encompasses an impressive range from photography and graphic design to story and concept development, as well as effective team leadership. Of all his skills, the art of matte painting—a technique that masterfully marries fantasy with reality—resonates most deeply with him.In commercial directing, Paul has been at the helm of trailblazing campaigns for brands including Volkswagen, Ford, Virgin, and Panasonic. These campaigns are celebrated for their commercial success and ability to craft captivating narratives. These stories connect powerfully with audiences, capturing the essence of each brand and invoking a powerful blend of emotions and excitement.Paul's influence as a visual effects supervisor is unmistakable in the craft of feature films. He has contributed to the visual impact of blockbusters such as "Prometheus," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," "Three Thousand Years of Longing," and "Mad Max Furiosa." Working alongside visionary directors such as Ridley Scott, David Michod, and George Miller, Paul's contributions have been pivotal in creating the enchanting cinematic experiences that have enthralled audiences worldwide.Paul's career is a testament to his passion for blending imaginative artistry with groundbreaking technology, consistently pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. His journey reflects a dedication to excellence and innovation in the dynamic field of visual effects, making him an inspirational figure for both contemporaries and aspiring artists. Information above via their homepage.
VFX Supervisor:
2022 Three Thousand Years of Longing
Visual Effects Designer:
2012 Prometheus
2022 Three Thousand Years of Longing
Visual Effects Supervisor:
2002 Dirty Deeds
2003 Riverworld
2003 The Night We Called It a Day
2011 Thor
2012 Prometheus
2013 Iron Man 3
2014 X-Men: Days of Future Past
2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015 Insurgent
2016 Allegiant
2017 Alien: Covenant
2019 Captain Marvel
2022 Three Thousand Years of Longing
Most data and links to images for the Movies section come from TheMovieDB (TMDB).
Additional data for Film Titles come from The Open Movie Database (OMDb).
At least one plug-in comes from IMDb.
Data are -- hey, it's a plural -- subject to the limitations of their sources. (For example, TMDB search results currently max out at 20.) I am limiting myself to free data sources for now. (No, a "free trial" is not free.)
While much of the above data are retrieved directly from outside APIs and other such sources, data from American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) were manually entered the old fashioned way into a MySQL database. Re BFI I took the following liberties:
Regarding profile removals and data corrections:
Filtering is applied here to film projects flagged as "adult" by TheMovieDB. Pending "popular demand" I am contemplating a login and profile system with preferences (such as whether to allow adult images to appear) and permissions (such as data entry).
Whereas the overall purpose of this website is to serve as a personal demo/portfolio/workshop of web and data skills, this Movies section is not meant to compete with or substitute for far more definitive movie websites.
Whether or not he still clings to an award which he won in 1986 as a film critic for his college's newspaper, Jeffrey Hartmann is not responsible for the texts of overviews and biographies supplied by external data sources.