"There is no substitute for hard work." - Thomas. A. Edison
Paul Jonas Kinnunen describes himself as: "Ambitious energy, transforming into creative products. A driven individual." His passion for animation & filmmaking began during his graphic design studies in 2010 - Inveon, Porvoo, Finland. Until that time, his focus had been on guitar playing & songwriting. With series of projects and relentless determination within: 2D animation, animation & mixed media, videography, screenwriting, cover art & music, Paul Jonas Productions became an accomplished production company. PJP's production lines of works are delivered with a high standard, and are selected and awarded by some of the most respected international film festivals & screenwriting competitions.
The Emmy & LA Press Club Award-Winning TV journo/host/producer Dina Demetrius is starring in PJP's latest short film "Beyond the Veil" (Distribution by XOLO.TV - Santa Monica Film Festival's & Malibu International Film Festival's streaming platform) (Reporter and producer credits includes "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" for A&E Network and KCET's "SoCal Connected") Music by the Emmy-nominated film and television composer David Frederick ("Alien: Covenant" & "Pretty Little Liars") The Award-Winning actress, producer and director Magi Avila ("Dog Eat Dog" & "My American Family") is the vocalist for "Beyond the Veil's" official music video 'Mark of Cold'.
Paul Jonas' main characters tend to possess street knowledge and grit-based personalities. He is also fascinated by so-called "absurd realities" .
Vision and partners & sponsors makes PJP's base of structure. The creativity sparking subjects continue to be: Originality, symbolism, philosophy and the unknown. PJP is globally focused & supports international presence.
  • Producer (14 Credits)
    66 Lost
    Screenplay
    Blessings of the Night
    Screenplay
    Devilsent
    Short Script
    Photo Tone
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Other
    The Black Lights
    Television Script
    The Shift
    Short Script
    Beyond the Veil 2022
    Short
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    CRYOGENESIS: Mia Zabelka & Arun Natarajan2021
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video
    Studio Nature (Official Music Video) 2021
    Music Video
    Bloodpanic (Teaser)2020
    Animation, Web / New Media
    Cycle of Life2020
    Animation, Short
    Richard Rodwell - TV Music Promo2020
    Animation, Music Video, Short, Web / New Media, Other
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Writer (11 Credits)
    66 Lost
    Screenplay
    Blessings of the Night
    Screenplay
    Devilsent
    Short Script
    The Black Lights
    Television Script
    The Shift
    Short Script
    Beyond the Veil 2022
    Short
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    Studio Nature (Official Music Video) 2021
    Music Video
    Bloodpanic (Teaser)2020
    Animation, Web / New Media
    Cycle of Life2020
    Animation, Short
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Director (9 Credits)
    Photo Tone
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Other
    Beyond the Veil 2022
    Short
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    CRYOGENESIS: Mia Zabelka & Arun Natarajan2021
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video
    Studio Nature (Official Music Video) 2021
    Music Video
    Bloodpanic (Teaser)2020
    Animation, Web / New Media
    Cycle of Life2020
    Animation, Short
    Richard Rodwell - TV Music Promo2020
    Animation, Music Video, Short, Web / New Media, Other
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Animator (8 Credits)
    Photo Tone
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Other
    Beyond the Veil 2022
    Short
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    CRYOGENESIS: Mia Zabelka & Arun Natarajan2021
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video
    Bloodpanic (Teaser)2020
    Animation, Web / New Media
    Cycle of Life2020
    Animation, Short
    Richard Rodwell - TV Music Promo2020
    Animation, Music Video, Short, Web / New Media, Other
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Cinematography (7 Credits)
    Beyond the Veil 2022
    Short
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    CRYOGENESIS: Mia Zabelka & Arun Natarajan2021
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video
    Studio Nature (Official Music Video) 2021
    Music Video
    Bloodpanic (Teaser)2020
    Animation, Web / New Media
    Cycle of Life2020
    Animation, Short
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Editor (7 Credits)
    Beyond the Veil 2022
    Short
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    CRYOGENESIS: Mia Zabelka & Arun Natarajan2021
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video
    Studio Nature (Official Music Video) 2021
    Music Video
    Bloodpanic (Teaser)2020
    Animation, Web / New Media
    Cycle of Life2020
    Animation, Short
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Art Design (4 Credits)
    Devilsent
    Short Script
    Photo Tone
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Other
    Beyond the Veil 2022
    Short
    Cycle of Life2020
    Animation, Short
  • Art design (4 Credits)
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    CRYOGENESIS: Mia Zabelka & Arun Natarajan2021
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video
    Richard Rodwell - TV Music Promo2020
    Animation, Music Video, Short, Web / New Media, Other
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Camera Operator (Filmed by) (3 Credits)
    Beyond the Veil 2022
    Short
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    Studio Nature (Official Music Video) 2021
    Music Video
  • Digital Art (3 Credits)
    Photo Tone
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Other
    Cycle of Life2020
    Animation, Short
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Illustrator (2 Credits)
    Bloodpanic (Teaser)2020
    Animation, Web / New Media
    Cycle of Life2020
    Animation, Short
  • Art Designer (2 Credits)
    The Black Lights
    Television Script
    Bloodpanic (Teaser)2020
    Animation, Web / New Media
  • Composer (2 Credits)
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Song (2 Credits)
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Songwriter (2 Credits)
    Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) 2022
    Music Video
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
  • Writer (visuals) (1 Credit)
    CRYOGENESIS: Mia Zabelka & Arun Natarajan2021
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video
  • Digital Artist (1 Credit)
    The Black Lights
    Television Script
  • Photo Manipulation (1 Credit)
    Rainforezt-Native Heart2019
    Animation, Music Video, Short
Quarter-Finalist
Devilsent
Wiki Screenplay Contest
Santa Barbara
2023
Official Selection
Beyond the Veil
Santa Monica Film Festival
Santa Monica
2023
Quarter-Finalist
The Black Lights
Emerging Screenwriters Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenplay Competition
Los Angeles
2023
Quarter-Finalist
The Black Lights
Emerging Screenwriters Suspense Screenplay Competition
Los Angeles
2022
Best Screenplay
The Black Lights
LA Live Film Festival
Los Angeles
2021
Finalist
The Black Lights
LA Live Film Festival
Los Angeles
2021
Finalist
The Black Lights
Screenwriting Master Contest
New York
2021
Official Selection
The Black Lights
Wallachia International Film Festival
Wallachia
2021
Semi-Finalist
The Black Lights
Screenwriting Master Contest
New York
2021
Quarter-Finalist
The Black Lights
Screenwriting Master Contest
New York
2021
Best Featurette Screenplay - Silver Award
The Black Lights
Wallachia International Film Festival
Wallachia
2021
Semi-Finalist
The Black Lights
Table Read My Screenplay
Austin
2021
Nominated for Best Screenplay
The Black Lights
LA Live Film Festival
Los Angeles
2021
Official Selection
The Black Lights
Carolina Short Film and Screenwriting Showcase
Carolina
2021
Best Original Screenplay
The Black Lights
Carolina Short Film and Screenwriting Showcase
Carolina
2021
Quarter-Finalist
The Black Lights
Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship
Los Angeles
2021
Semi-Finalist
The Black Lights
BlastOff
Los Angeles
2021
Best Screenplay
The Black Lights
Amsterdam World International Film Festival
International
2021
Official Selection
The Black Lights
Amsterdam World International Film Festival
International
2021
Official Selection
The Black Lights
LA Live Film Festival
Los Angeles
2021
Official Selection And Finalist
Rainforezt-Native Heart
Oaxaca Film Festival
Oaxaca
2019
Official Selection & Nomination - Best short film category.
Rainforezt-Native Heart
Lucky Strike Film Festival
Los Angeles
2019
Official Selection
Rainforezt-Native Heart
Kapow Intergalactic Film Festival
Los Angeles
2019
Official Selection
Rainforezt-Native Heart
Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival
Ramsgate
2019
Official Selection-Core Featured Creation
Rainforezt-Native Heart
Core Featured Creators
Boston
2019
Best Musicvideo Platinum Award February
Rainforezt-Native Heart
Royal Wolf Film Awards
Los Angeles
2019
Official Selection
Rainforezt-Native Heart
Royal Wolf Film Awards
Los Angeles
2019
Official Selection & Winner - Best Music Video February
Rainforezt-Native Heart
LA Shorts Awards
Los Angeles
2019
Official Selection and Semi Finalist
Rainforezt-Native Heart
Olympus Film Festival Los Angeles
Los Angeles
2019
College
Inveon
Graphic design
20102013
Birth Date
December 22, 1993
Nickname
Jonas
Birth City
Pernaja
Current City
Helsinki
Hometown
Porvoo
Height
165
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Eye Color
Blue
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
"There is no substitute for hard work." - Thomas. A. Edison
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