Biography

Paul Morrell (aka sumoJACK) is a film & TV director 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 a college circuit tour. In early 2009, LOVE ENTANGLED was an official selection at the Doorpost Film Festival and in 2011, Paul’s feature film titled FILTH TO ASHES – a good old fashioned teenage slasher – Killed it at the box office.  Opening weekend grossing $86,000 on only 11 screens.  The film which only cost $18,000 to make has grossed over $200,000 in it 3 weeks at the box office.  Filth To Ashes is due out on DVD and OnDemand in February 2012.

Paul is currently in production on his 2nd Feature titled HUFF, starring Charlie O’Connell, Natasha Alam, Clint Howard & Mayra Leal.

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” and “Men In Black 2″ to “Audi”, “Nestlé” and “Zumba Fitness”. Paul’s commitment to excellence is nothing shy of the best.