Biography
Paul Morrell (aka sumoJACK) is a director and editor living in Los Angeles, CA. The majority of his career has been spent directing commercials, infomercials and industrials, but over the last few years, Paul has been making headway into narrative. In 2004, his short film “Ping Pong Champion : Grass Court” won the Converse Gallery Film Competition and was in regular rotation on MTV for 6 months. In 2007 he was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for Best Movie Spoof with “Texas Chainsaw Musical”. In 2008, Paul completed a long-form short titled “Oversold” about a pastor who falls in love with a Vegas Stripper, which was featured on The Today Show, Extra and is currently on a national tour. In early 2009, “Love Entangled” was an official selection at the Doorpost Film Festival and most recently, Paul wrapped photography on a feature film titled “Filth to Ashes” – a good old fashioned teenage slasher! Paul is also an accomplished editor and motion graphic artist. His post production portfolio includes movie trailers, music videos, commercials and more, from “Erin Brockovich” to “Men In Black 2″ and “Nestlé” to “Audi”. Paul’s commitment to excellence is nothing shy of the best.
