Paul Gordon

I play the lead in this comedic short film that has played so far at Slamdance, Sarasota, Boston Underground, Florida, Chicago Underground, Calgary, and others.

I play the main character in three Total Wireless web commercials.

I wrote, directed, edited and produced(with a producing partner) the independent feature THE HAPPY POET, which screened at SXSW, Venice, Tokyo, Rooftop Films, and other festivals around the world. It is now available on Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, Amazon and VOD.

I edited sizzle reels and character pods for two shows.

I edited, wrote and directed a series of short web promos for the release of my film THE HAPPY POET.

Worked as an editor, assistant editor and media manager on shoots for commercials shot in Austin, TX.

Captured and organized footage on five-camera shoot at various locations in Austin, TX. Handled footage from three different formats-- XDCam HD, DSLR, and GoPro.

Directed one segment of twenty by various filmmakers ∗ This homage to Richard Linklater’s original raised money for the Austin Film Society grant program

I edited the SLACKER 2011 segment I directed.

I operated camera on the SLACKER 2011 segment I directed.

Followed principal characters at Dallas Cowboy football games, in this documentary about fanatic fans. Airs periodically on ESPN Classic.

I wrote, directed and edited THE HAPPY POET, available on Netflix, Hulu, and DVD. "My favorite movie so far at this year's SXSW." -Entertainment Weekly "A genuine under-the-radar gem." -New York Magazine "Cut so brilliantly for laughs..." -LA Weekly Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na5_o9r06gg

Operated camera on a video involving muppets, to promote healthy eating and exercise to children. Distributed to more than 200,000 people by Texas Health and Human Services.

Shot studio performances by PJ Harvey, Andrew Bird, M. Ward and others. A co-production by ME Television of Austin, TX, and KEXP of Seattle.

Wrote comedic scripts for animated learning activities for high school students. The product was sold direct to school districts.

Captured and organized footage on a green-screen independent feature, MARS.

Wrote feature script, ST. NAOMI, which won a $10,000 Austin Film Society grant.

Capture and organized footage on multi-camera shoot. Edited daily web shorts from footage.

Shot live band performances for Sundance Channel web coverage of SXSW, including artists such as Thurston Moore, The Fratellis, and others.

I wrote, directed, edited and produced the independent feature MOTORCYCLE. It screened at the Slamdance, SXSW, Thessaloniki, and Rooftop Films. I also DP'd much of it. "As slice-of-life movies go, “Motorcycle” is a generous portion of humanity and significant gestures." - John Anderson, Variety http://variety.com/2006/film/reviews/motorcycle-1200518879/

I wrote, directed, edited and produced the independent feature MOTORCYCLE. It screened at the Slamdance, SXSW, Thessaloniki, and Rooftop Films. I also DP'd much of it. "As slice-of-life movies go, “Motorcycle” is a generous portion of humanity and significant gestures." - John Anderson, Variety http://variety.com/2006/film/reviews/motorcycle-1200518879/

Shot teaching conferences, and edited footage into a promotional video for the Charles A. Dana Center.

Lit scenes and operated camera.

Was director of photography on a 20-minute short film that played at Slamdance and Seattle Int'l film festivals.

I wrote, directed, and acted in the short film "Good." It screened at the 2001 SXSW and Chicago Int'l film festivals, and aired on the Chicago PBS show Image Union.

Wrote and directed short film GOOD that played at SXSW and Chicago Int'l film festivals, and on PBS Chicago.