"I grew up with nothing in a small town on Vancouver Island. No connections, no money, no plan — just the need to move. Every job I've ever booked started from that."
Director · Choreographer · Creative Technology
"I grew up with nothing in a small town on Vancouver Island. No connections, no money, no plan — just the need to move. Every job I've ever booked started from that."
Over 100 films, 400 television episodes, and an extensive range of concert and theatre works. Paul's methodology prioritizes storytelling — pushing the boundaries of traditional choreography with innovative narrative techniques. His notable projects include Disney's Descendants, Julie & The Phantoms, Ralph Breaks the Internet, the Kissing Booth franchise, The Twilight series, Deadpool 2, HBO's The Last of Us, The Muppets, Once Upon a Time, Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch, and many others.
Currently directing, choreographing, and co-writing songs for LEGO's first live-action movie musical, Heartlake. Paul's work on Julie and the Phantoms for Netflix received critical acclaim, securing 13 Emmys and the Rotten Tomatoes "Golden Tomato" award as the highest reviewed series of the year. He directed Breaking Brooklyn for Lionsgate, live concerts for Kanye West and The Jonas Brothers, and served as Producer and Creative Director for Canada's Got Talent.
Co-wrote Breaking Brooklyn with Academy Award winner Louis Gossett Jr. Created the Christmas feature film Dream Again in collaboration with FAO Schwarz in NYC. Crafted live entertainment scripts for Sesame Street Live "Let's Party" and The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. Co-wrote four of five songs for Heartlake the Musical.
Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Started teaching himself breakdance, inspired by Beat Street, Breakin' 1, Breakin' 2, Electric Boogaloo.
Followed two dancers who worked at his mom's diner into a dance studio one day.
Booked first job in the Ninja Turtles television series.
At 16, moved to Vegas with dreams of being in the circus. That didn't quite work out.
Booked Chicago the Musical, directed by Rob Marshall. Saw Rob work and knew directing and storytelling was his calling. Something clicked.
Suddenly found himself at 21 with a beautiful daughter named Marlee.
His choreography career took off. Word got around.
RV with Robin Williams — working with legends became the norm.
Choreographed The Muppets. Yes, that includes choreographing puppets.
After choreographing many movies, he bought a brownstone in Brooklyn.
The Big Short happened. He lost it all. He and his daughter became homeless.
Got a job at FAO Schwarz toy store to make ends meet. Brought his daughter to work because he could not afford childcare.
While on shift at FAO, Paul spotted Kenny Ortega in the store. He took a chance. He ran downstairs, changed into normal clothes, quit his job, and jumped next to Kenny on the big floor piano. They met in the middle and shook hands.
Two weeks later, a job offer came from Kenny Ortega. Miley Cyrus. Jonas Brothers. Best of Both Worlds tour. Paul became the choreographer. His life changed.
Became collaborators with Kenny Ortega. It saved him from homelessness.
Head choreographer on Hellcats. The TV grind began.
Joined So You Think You Can Dance Canada as a judge.
Collaborated with Michael Bublé. More late nights, more magic.
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Choreographed Mirror Mirror with Lily Collins.
Director and producer of Canada's Got Talent.
Directed Breaking Brooklyn for Lionsgate.
Director of the Pan Am Games Closing Ceremonies.
Disney's Descendants released. Paul served as head choreographer alongside Kenny Ortega. It became a global phenomenon.
Rehearsing with Neil Patrick Harris. Broadway meets Hollywood meets insanity.
Paul's YouTube channel grew to over 250,000 subscribers.
Won MTV Award for Best Direction for Julie and the Phantoms.
Five consecutive Leo Awards for outstanding choreography. The most decorated Canadian choreographer with Leo Awards.
The Last of Us. The work keeps evolving.
Co-wrote four out of five songs for Heartlake the Musical, LEGO's first live-action musical.
Head judge on America's Top Choreographer television series.
Opened an AI consulting company focused on visual workflow and imagery in film and television.
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