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