I'm here to tell my stories, Caribbean stories, stories that will put the Virgin Islands on the world stage!
Jordan K. Paul is a West Indian Writer/Director from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. With no on-island film programs, he taught himself the fundamentals of filmmaking before earning a BA in TV/Film Production from DeSales University. After moving to Los Angeles, he spent nearly a decade working across multiple departments in the film industry, refining both his technical expertise and artistic vision.
In 2023, Jordan made his directorial debut with ANIMALS, a critically acclaimed short film that screened at major festivals worldwide, including the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF), the Montreal International Black Film Festival, the HollyShorts Monthly Screenings, and the Micheaux Film Festival. His work is rooted in bold, character-driven storytelling that explores identity, memory, and emotional resilience. With a deep love for cinema, he hopes to inspire more Caribbean filmmakers to break boundaries and tell their own stories on a global stage.
Jordan moved to the mainland U.S. to hone his skills in filmmaking. He went on to complete a certificate from the New York Film Academy and received his bachelor's degree in TV/Film Production from DeSales University. Upon moving to Los Angeles, he worked under industry professionals on music videos, TV shows, and feature films. Recently, Jordan has been exploring the live streaming space and has been featured in Entertainment Weekly and more for his content.
Official Selection
ANIMALS
Vancouver International Black Film Festival
Vancouver
2023
Official Selection
ANIMALS
Social Impact Film Festival
Los Angeles
2023
Official Selection
ANIMALS
Black Bottom Film Festival
Pittsburgh
2023
Official Selection, Best Short Nominee
ANIMALS
Montreal International Black Film Festival
Montreal
2023
Official Selection
ANIMALS
The MacoProject Film Festival
New York City
2023
Official Selection
ANIMALS
Trinidad + Tobago Film Festival
Port of Spain
2023
Official Selection, Best International Short Film Finalist
ANIMALS
International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
Adana
2023
Official Selection
ANIMALS
Kurdistan International Independent Film Festival
Beverly Hills
2023
Official Selection
ANIMALS
San Antonio Film Festival
San Antonio, TX
2023
Official Selection, Outstanding Cinematography Nominee, Panavision Outstanding Short Nominee
ANIMALS
Micheaux Film Festival
Los Angeles
2023
College
DeSales University
TV/Film Production
20092013
High School
St. Joseph's Catholic High School
20062009
Birth Date
August 15, 1991
Birth City
Christiansted, St. Croix USVI
Current City
Los Angeles, CA
Hometown
Christiansted, St. Croix USVI
Height
6'
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Afro-Caribbean
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Leo
I'm here to tell my stories, Caribbean stories, stories that will put the Virgin Islands on the world stage!
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