Paul Persic(I)
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
Paul Persic is a Chinese Canadian filmmaker known for emotionally resonant, genre-blending stories that explore identity, trauma, and the weight of family legacy. His feature debut, Trapped (2025), is a raw, psychological portrait of two young adults bound by abuse, praised for its unflinching honesty and visual lyricism. He is also known for Lichun (2024), Noodles (2024), and Farewell, My Melody (2023).
Born and raised in Canada, Paul brings a distinct cultural perspective shaped by his mixed heritage. With a background in cinematography, editing, and directing, his films are marked by contrast; balancing beauty and brutality, intimacy and dread. He is committed to telling stories that confront, comfort, and stay with the audience long after the credits roll.
Born and raised in Canada, Paul brings a distinct cultural perspective shaped by his mixed heritage. With a background in cinematography, editing, and directing, his films are marked by contrast; balancing beauty and brutality, intimacy and dread. He is committed to telling stories that confront, comfort, and stay with the audience long after the credits roll.
