Paul Jonas Kinnunen
Visionary - Artist - Producer at Paul Jonas Productions
Animator, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Musician, Illustrator, Songwriter, Concept Artist, Editor and Cinematographer
Helsinki, Finland
December 2019
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About Paul
Paul Jonas Kinnunen describes himself as: "Ambitious energy, transforming into creative products. A driven individual." His passion for animation & filmmaking began during his graphic design studies in 2010 - Inveon, Porvoo, Finland. Until that time, his focus had been on guitar playing & songwriting. With series of projects and relentless determination within: 2D animation, animation & mixed media, videography, screenwriting, cover art & music, Paul Jonas Productions became an accomplished production company. PJP's production lines of works are delivered with a high standard, and are selected and awarded by some of the most respected international film festivals & screenwriting competitions.
The Emmy & LA Press Club Award-Winning TV journo/host/producer Dina Demetrius is starring in PJP's latest sci-fi short film "Beyond the Veil" (Distribution by XOLO.TV - Santa Monica Film Festival's & Malibu International Film Festival's streaming platform) (Reporter and producer credits includes "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" for A&E Network and KCET's "SoCal Connected") Original music by the Emmy-nominated film and television composer David Frederick ("Alien: Covenant" & "Pretty Little Liars") The Award-Winning actress, producer and director Magi Avila ("Dog Eat Dog" & "My American Family") is the vocalist for "Beyond the Veil's" official music video 'Mark of Cold'.
Paul Jonas' main characters tend to possess street knowledge and grit-based personalities. He is also fascinated by so-called "absurd realities" .
Vision and partners & sponsors makes PJP's base of structure. The creativity sparking subjects continue to be: Originality, symbolism, philosophy and the unknown.
Partners & Sponsors -
Richard Rodwell: Acclaimed Music & TV Composer.
Ross Shuman: Acclaimed Writer, Director, Producer, Animator and Art Director.
Virtual Concert Halls:
Includes scriptwriter and host Anna Ouspenskaya.
"Anna Ouspenskaya is one of the most recognized performing artists of the Washington, D.C. area."
"Keys of Quality."
- PJP
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All Rights Reserved
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Credits
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Devilsent (
2022 - 2025 )
Film (short) by Paul Jonas Productions (Horror, Mystery and Thriller) Writer, Producer, Cinematography, Art Design, Digital Art (In development) A government contractor makes his last wish and is invited to a secret military base. After the son receives news of his fathers death, he begins to uncover shadows of a career while a structural chase begins. -
Blessings of the Night (
2024 )
Film by Paul Jonas Productions Writer, Producer (In development) A 12th century small town begins to receive gifts from otherworldly entities in exchange for human sacrifices. -
The Shift (
2022 - 2023 )
Film (short) by Paul Jonas Productions (Mystery and Thriller) Writer, Producer (In development) A security guard accepts a high-level government assignment and becomes aware of the cruel reality lying within the position. A weight of paranoia intensifies when an unidentified co-worker is a suspect for treason. -
Photo Tone (
2023 )
Video by Paul Jonas Productions (Animation) Directed, Produced, Cinematography, Animated, Art Design, Digital art, Editing Stage visuals for Mia Zabelka - The leading electro-acoustic performer! -
Mark of Cold - Beyond the Veil (Official Music Video) (
2022 )
Video by Paul Jonas Productions Writer & Songwriter, Composer, Director, Producer, Cinematography, Camera Operator, Editor, Animator, Art Designer, Digital Artist -
Beyond the Veil (
2021 - 2022 )
Film (short) by Paul Jonas Productions (Mystery and Sci-Fi) Writer, Director, Producer, Animator, Cinematography, Editor, Camera Operator, Art Designer, Digital Artist (Currently in the film festival circuit) A snowfall with extraterrestrial intelligence descends to the northern hemisphere. As the night casts a shadow, a calling is awoken. -
Studio Nature (Official Music Video) (
2021 )
Video by Paul Jonas Productions Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Camera Operator (Filmed by), Editor Studio Nature provides also nature footage & music videos, created with your specifications and wishes! Written, Directed, Produced, Edited & Filmed by Paul Jonas Kinnunen/ Paul Jonas Productions/Studio Nature. Music by Richard Rodwell. www.richardrodwell.com Location: Porvoo, Brusas, Finland. More information via brandpage: www.yourspotforyou.com © 2021 by Paul Jonas Productions All Rights Reserved -
CRYOGENESIS: Mia Zabelka & Arun Natarajan (
2021 )
Video by Paul Jonas Productions (Sci-Fi and Animation) Directed, Produced, Cinematography, Animated, Art Design, Digital art, Editing by Paul Jonas Kinnunen Composed and produced by Mia Zabelka (Leading electro-acoustic performer) & Icostech (Arun Natarajan - Latest ventures include “Moral Collapse” with Hannes Grossman - ex Necrophagist / Obscura) Violin, Noise, Electronics, Experiments & Pulse : Mia Zabelka (Austria) Guitar, Bass, Ambience, Experiments & Mix : Icostech (India) Recorded May 2021 (in Vienna, Austria and Bangalore, India) Mastered and Cut by Michael Valentine West (United Kingdom) Visuals by Paul Jonas Kinnunen (Finland) https://www.miazabelka.com/ https://www.subcontinentalrecords.com/icostech More works: https://www.pauljonasproductions.com/ All Rights Reserved © & ℗ 2021 Mia Zabelka & Icostech -
The Black Lights (
2019 - 2020 )
Television by Paul Jonas Productions/Paul Jonas Kinnunen (Mystery, Sci-Fi and Thriller) Writer, Art Design, Digital Art A mentally struggling man witnesses a chilling disappearance, caused by a seemingly ordinary object of light. To prove his sanity, he becomes an investigator while a hidden establishment develops silent crimes. -
Bloodpanic (Teaser) (
2020 )
Video Game by Paul Jonas Productions (Animation) Directed, Produced, Animated, Cinematography, Art Design, Editing by Paul Jonas Kinnunen -
Cycle of Life (
2019 - 2020 )
Film (short) by Paul Jonas Productions/Paul Jonas Kinnunen (Animation) Written, Directed, Produced, Animated, Edited, Illustrated, Cinematography, Art Design, Digital Artist Souls are sent to Earth for another journey. As they are facing obstacles of the mind, the heart of society is manipulating the masses. -
Richard Rodwell - TV Music Promo (
2020 )
Video by Paul Jonas Productions (Animation) Directed, Produced, Animated, Art Design, Digital art, Editing Created for Richard Rodwells "TV Music" demo - Acclaimed Music & TV Composer! www.richardrodwell.com Idea, Directed, Produced, Animation, Art Design, Digital art, Editing by Paul Jonas Kinnunen. Music by Richard Rodwell. -
AFTERSHOCK - Mia Zabelka (
2020 )
Video by Paul Jonas Productions Concept by Paul Jonas Kinnunen/Mia Zabelka Directed, Produced, Filmed, Animation, Art Design, Digital art, Editing Stage visuals, created for Mia Zabelka - Leading electro-acoustic performer! https://www.miazabelka.com/ Concept by Paul Jonas Kinnunen/Mia Zabelka Directed, Produced, Filmed, Animation, Art Design, Digital art, Editing by Paul Jonas Kinnunen/Paul Jonas Productions www.pauljonasproductions.com Mia Zabelka - E-violin, voice, electronic devices, alien objects, electronics Arun Natarajan - E-bass, voice, electronics (Latest venture: Moral Collapse with Hannes Grossman - Ex-Necrophagist & Obscura) Joshua Trinidad - Trumpet Paul Jonas Kinnunen - Visuals -
Rainforezt - Native Heart (Official Music Video) (
2018 - 2019 )
Video by Paul Jonas Productions/Paul Jonas Kinnunen (Sci-Fi and Animation) Written, Directed, Produced, Animated, Edited, Cinematography, Art Design, Digital Art, Song (Rainforezt - Native Heart) Written, Lyrics, Produced, Recorded, Performed, Mixed, Guitars & Vocals Logline - After humankind destroys themselves among their surroundings... New lifeforms are created...
Awards
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Emerging Screenwriters Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenplay Competition: Quarter-Finalist
(2023) -
Emerging Screenwriters Suspense Screenplay Competition: Quarter-Finalist (TV Pilot)
(2022) -
Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship: Quarter-Finalist (Fellowship Screenplay/Pilot Entry)
(2021) -
Carolina Short Film and Screenwriting Showcase: Winner (Best Original Screenplay)
(2021) -
Coverfly Top Project
(2021) -
Table Read My Screenplay: Semi-Finalist - Austin (Top 100) (TV Pilot)
(2021) -
LA Live Film Festival: Winner (Best Screenplay)
(2021) -
LA Shorts Awards: Winner (Best Music Video)
(2019) -
Oaxaca Film Festival X: Finalist (Music Video - New Industry Section & Developed Market Projects)
(2019)
Education
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AXXELL (Documentary Film Course)
(2014-2015) -
INVEON (Graphic Design - Professional Degree)
(2010-2013)
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