Ara Paiaya

Producer
Stunts
Director

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Ara Paiaya is a film producer, director, and actor known for his Hollywood star-driven independent feature films. He has produced, directed, and starred in multiple films for the worldwide home entertainment market and limited theatrical releases. His work spans action-crime films and comedies, often featuring martial arts fight scenes and stunt sequences that he personally choreographs and performs.

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Awards
- 4 nominations total

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Known for

A Hitman in London

3.9

Producer

2015

Instant Death

4.2

Producer

2017

Ara Paiaya, Ric Meyers, Chris Robb, Charlie Fraser, Ronnie Genther, Vinnie Wilson, Behrouz Abolghassem, Austyn Middleton, Adam Davidson, Arianne Paiaya, Shanara Ali, and David Cowie in The Suppressor (2011)

The Suppressor

5.7

Producer

2011

Bey Logan, Toby Russell, Robert Tai, Ara Paiaya, Alex Clark, Simon Bishop, Vinnie Wilson, Behrouz Abolghassem, Adam Sinclair, John Cheung, and Adam Davidson in Death List (2006)

Death List

6.1

Producer

2006

Credits

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Producer

Purge of Kingdoms
2.3
- executive producer
- 2019
Instant Death
4.2
- executive producer
- producer
- 2017
A Hitman in London
3.9
- executive producer
- producer
- 2015
The Suppressor
5.7
- executive producer
- producer
- 2011
Maximum Impact
5.8
- executive producer
- producer
- 2008
Death List
6.1
- executive producer
- producer
- 2006
Night Driver
5.3
- executive producer
- producer
- 2005
Dubbed & Dangerous 3
6.9
- executive producer
- producer
- 2004
Dubbed & Dangerous 2
6.9
Short
- executive producer
- producer
- 2003
Dubbed & Dangerous
6.7
- executive producer
- producer
- 2001

Stunts

Purge of Kingdoms
2.3
- stunt coordinator
- 2019
Instant Death
4.2
- stunt coordinator
- 2017
A Hitman in London
3.9
- action choreographer
- fight choreographer
- stunt coordinator
- 2015
The Suppressor
5.7
- stunt coordinator
- 2011
Maximum Impact
5.8
- stunt coordinator
- 2008
Death List
6.1
- stunt coordinator
- 2006
Night Driver
5.3
- stunt coordinator
- 2005
Dubbed & Dangerous 3
6.9
- stunt coordinator
- 2004
Dubbed & Dangerous 2
6.9
Short
- stunt coordinator
- 2003
Dubbed & Dangerous
6.7
- stunt coordinator
- 2001

Director

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The Suppressor (2011) | Official Trailer 4K | Ara Paiaya

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Death List (2006) | Official Trailer 2K | Ara Paiaya

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Death List (2006) | Official Trailer 2K | Ara Paiaya

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Death List (2006) | Official International Trailer | Ara Paiaya

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Maximum Impact (2008) Official Trailer | Ara Paiaya

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Skin Traffik (2015) Official Trailer | Mickey Rourke | Ara Paiaya Film

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Instant Death (2017) Official UNCUT Trailer | Lou Ferrigno | Ara Paiaya Film

Personal details

Official site
- Official Facebook Page
Height
- 6′ (1.83 m)
Born
- November 29
- UK
Spouse
- Raquel PaiayaOctober 21, 2000 - present (1 child)

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Trivia
Ara Paiaya's filmmaking is deeply influenced by a blend of martial arts, action, and classic comedy cinema. His inspirations include Bruce Lee, Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, and Yuen Woo Ping, highlighting his appreciation for martial arts choreography and innovative fight scenes. John Woo and Chow Yun Fat bring elements of stylized action, gun play, and intense drama into his work. Clint Eastwood and Charles Bronson reflect his fascination with gritty, tough-guy protagonists and raw storytelling.