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Paul Trillo is a director and artist who pushes the limits of curiosity and illusion through his experimental, conceptual, and technically advanced films. His versatile portfolio covers multiple genres and formats, continually expanding the horizons of filmmaking. From crafting practical effects by hand and developing the first mobile bullet time rig using phones, to orchestrating aerial smoke displays with drones and producing fully AI-animated commercials, Paul's work remains consistently original, inventive, and technically sophisticated.
Educated in experimental film at California College of the Arts, Paul brings a playful curiosity to his narrative projects, constantly seeking new methods to tell stories and engage viewers. His recent endeavors examine the future of AI in filmmaking, addressing both ethical and artistic considerations. His viral visual effects experiments have transformed the application of these technologies, motivating others to explore the potential of this emerging field.
Paul's achievements include 20 Vimeo Staff Picks and coverage in prominent media such as The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vice, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, FastCo, Gizmodo, Ad Age, GQ, MIT Review, and Scientific American. He has been named one of D&AD's Next Directors and received accolades including "The One Show's One to Watch" and "30 Under 30 Film Festival's Director to Watch." Paul has also contributed as a speaker and judge at numerous festivals and conferences, including NAB, NVIDIA GTC, SXSW, TED, Infinity Fest, Northside Festival, Runway AI Film Festival, and the ADC Awards.
