Hello, my name is Paul R Despins. I am a Producer, Writer, and Educator with extensive experience producing short form digital content. I have a passion for motivating people through storytelling and a natural curiosity for self-improvement. I pride myself on excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and a results-oriented approach. I enjoy collaborating with teams to refine ideas and deliver compelling, actionable stories that resonate with audiences. Over the years, I've honed my skills working on diverse film and educational projects, often adopting a tough-love approach to push people to excel. The opportunity to dive deeper into the world of motivation and self-improvement excites me greatly, and I am committed to bringing dedication and professionalism to every role I undertake.

Paul R Despins

Hello, my name is Paul R Despins. I am a Producer, Writer, and Educator with extensive experience producing short form digital content. I have a passion for motivating people through storytelling and a natural curiosity for self-improvement. I pride myself on excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and a results-oriented approach. I enjoy collaborating with teams to refine ideas and deliver compelling, actionable stories that resonate with audiences. Over the years, I've honed my skills working on diverse film and educational projects, often adopting a tough-love approach to push people to excel. The opportunity to dive deeper into the world of motivation and self-improvement excites me greatly, and I am committed to bringing dedication and professionalism to every role I undertake.

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Hello, my name is Paul R Despins. I am a Producer, Writer, and Educator with extensive experience producing short form digital content. I have a passion for motivating people through storytelling and a natural curiosity for self-improvement. I pride myself on excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and a results-oriented approach. I enjoy collaborating with teams to refine ideas and deliver compelling, actionable stories that resonate with audiences.

Over the years, I’ve honed my skills working on diverse film and educational projects, often adopting a tough-love approach to push people to excel. The opportunity to dive deeper into the world of motivation and self-improvement excites me greatly, and I am committed to bringing dedication and professionalism to every role I undertake.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Script Analyst & Consultant at zoetrope.com / Freelance
January 1, 1999 - Present
Assess submitted scripts and provide actionable feedback to elevate quality and marketability. Create studio-quality coverage reports for industry professionals to support project decisions. Breakdown scripts into fundamental elements and coach writers to improve narrative structure and pitch readiness. Evaluate scripts for film festivals and competitions to ensure high-quality content receives proper recognition.
Producer / Director / Writer at Working Class Zombies Film Collective
December 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Oversaw all project phases from ideation to final product, ensuring premium quality film/video content. Managed project treatments, scopes, schedules, and budgets. Directed talent and crew, executed visual interpretations, and maintained unified creative vision. Developed social media content, optimized SEO and webpage/advert copy. Edited videos incorporating picture, sound, music, VFX, and graphics. Fostered collaboration within creative teams to meet common project goals.
Writing, Filmmaking, and Drama Teacher at Junior & Senior High Schools – Taiwan
December 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Developed and implemented curriculum for Drama, Filmmaking, History, and Essay Writing courses to provide well-rounded English education. Taught English grammar, sentence and essay writing, boosting student writing skills. Encouraged student creative writing for stage and screen, enabling personal expression. Assessed student progress through testing and liaised with parents and school staff regarding student development.
Production COVID Lead/Manager at CW, Disney+, Apple TV, Hallmark, Lifetime, CBS
December 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Coordinated between multiple production teams to address COVID safety needs and mitigate outbreak risks. Developed and implemented COVID protocols and policies to enable uninterrupted production under strict safety measures. Attended production logistics meetings, managed on-set safety adherence, supplied PPE and sanitization, hired and trained assistants, and maintained team schedules.

Education

Film/Video Production Diploma at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Complete Film Producer’s System
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Certificate in Script Analyzing & Consulting
January 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services