I am Paul Emami, a Producer, Director, and Storyteller based in Los Angeles with 25+ years of experience. I've directed 400+ commercials for Fortune 500 clients and managed productions with budgets from $500K to $10M, collaborating with National Geographic, Netflix, Amazon Prime, TruTV, OWN, YouTube TV, and Travel Channel to craft compelling brand stories under pressure. I lead with calm, decisive direction, nurturing strong client partnerships and guiding crews from concept through delivery. Notable projects include Air Force Elite (NatGeo), Vegas Strip (Travel Channel), LifeBites (OWN), and Inside SWAT (TruTV), along with documentary and feature work as a storyteller who aims to inform, entertain, and inspire action.

Paul Emami

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I am Paul Emami, a Producer, Director, and Storyteller based in Los Angeles with 25+ years of experience. I've directed 400+ commercials for Fortune 500 clients and managed productions with budgets from $500K to $10M, collaborating with National Geographic, Netflix, Amazon Prime, TruTV, OWN, YouTube TV, and Travel Channel to craft compelling brand stories under pressure. I lead with calm, decisive direction, nurturing strong client partnerships and guiding crews from concept through delivery. Notable projects include Air Force Elite (NatGeo), Vegas Strip (Travel Channel), LifeBites (OWN), and Inside SWAT (TruTV), along with documentary and feature work as a storyteller who aims to inform, entertain, and inspire action.

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I am Paul Emami, a Producer, Director, and Storyteller based in Los Angeles with 25+ years of experience. I’ve directed 400+ commercials for Fortune 500 clients and managed productions with budgets from $500K to $10M, collaborating with National Geographic, Netflix, Amazon Prime, TruTV, OWN, YouTube TV, and Travel Channel to craft compelling brand stories under pressure.

I lead with calm, decisive direction, nurturing strong client partnerships and guiding crews from concept through delivery. Notable projects include Air Force Elite (NatGeo), Vegas Strip (Travel Channel), LifeBites (OWN), and Inside SWAT (TruTV), along with documentary and feature work as a storyteller who aims to inform, entertain, and inspire action.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer/Director at Storytellerz, Inc.
January 1, 2005 - October 31, 2025
Produced/Directed 400+ commercials for Fortune 500 clients. Partnerships with E1, Netflix, Amazon. Key Projects: Air Force Elite (NatGeo), Vegas Strip (Travel Channel), LifeBites (OWN), Inside SWAT (TruTV).
Director/Producer at HD Studios, Inc.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
HD post-production on Star Wars Trilogy (DVD extras). Post Projects with Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Outkast.
Director at 900 Frames, Inc.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Directed commercials for small startups to Fortune 500 corporations. Clients included: McDonald’s, Marriott, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, & Honda.
Director/Producer at HD Studios, Inc.
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
HD Post-production on Star Wars Trilogy (DVD extras). Post Projects with Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Outkast.
Director at 900 Frames, Inc.
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Directed commercials for small startups to Fortune 500 corporations. Clients included: McDonald’s, Marriott, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, & Honda.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Usc
January 1, 2000 - January 4, 2024
Production Division at USC School of Cinema-Television
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
at USC School of Cinema-Television
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
Production Division at USC School of Cinema-Television
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Other