Paul Taylor is a filmmaker whose work subverts norms and defies expectations.

His feature debut Driftwood won multiple awards, including the Grand Jury Prize at Slamdance 2016 and his shorts, Succulent and Kiddo screened at top regional festivals, earning accolades such as Tallgrass Film Festival’s “Outstanding Screenplay” award.

Paul’s feature scripts Reruns and Anne with a Van have been recognized by Stowe Story Labs, Screencraft, Final Draft’s Big Break Competition and the Austin Film Festival. 

His next short, A Very Special Person, premieres in 2026.

The Films:

Driftwood/ 2016 / feature →Letterboxd

Succulent / 2018 / short →Letterboxd

Kiddo / 2022 / short →Letterboxd

A Very Special Person / 2026 / short

Press for Driftwood:

“…Driftwood’ treats a fantastical theme in utterly matter-of-fact, pragmatic terms…a beguiling feature directing debut for cinematographer Paul Taylor.” - Variety

“Paul Taylor’s debut feature is overdue for rediscovery.” - Keyframe

“An oddly seductive and discomfiting fairy tale.” - Keyframe

​​“…Driftwood commits to its formal device and doesn’t pander to its audience.” -Indiewire

“…a picture of such startling breadth and measured intensity that it is quite easy to forget there is not one line of spoken dialogue during its entire running time.” -Screen Anarchy

“…in common with the recent Greek Weird Wave than most current American Independent fare.” -Screen Anarchy

“…a cerebral cinematic experience.” -Hammer to Nail

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