Stuart St Paul

Stuart St. Paul’s exceptional directorial talent earned him a nomination for Best Director at the prestigious Cabourg Romantic Film Festival (France) and the Verona Shermi D’Amour (Italy). He went on to win Best Director in the USA, secure a Silver Palm at Mexico’s MIFF, and receive over 20 international awards—from Mumbai to Canada. His expertise was further recognised by Pierre-Henri Deleau, longtime director of Cannes' Directors' Fortnight, who handpicked him as the UK film representative and jury member for the Millennial European Film Awards in Stuttgart.

Originally trained by the BBC, Stuart built a remarkable career as a stuntman and action director, choreographing fight sequences for Jean-Claude Van Damme and even performing as The Queen Alien in James Cameron’s Aliens. His work spans both high-octane action and critically acclaimed cinema, collaborating with legendary filmmakers such as Merchant Ivory and Ken Russell.

Now an accomplished author, he has turned his storytelling skills to cruise crime fiction, penning the gripping nine-book CSCI series. The first instalment, Cruise Ship Heist, has repeatedly topped multiple Amazon charts, cementing his success in the literary world.

Beyond filmmaking and writing, Stuart captivates audiences with his engaging and humorous lectures, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the real movie industry. From navigating legal and insurance challenges while orchestrating controlled chaos on set to working alongside major sports stars, actors, and celebrities in war zones and cyclones, his stories bring the thrilling and unpredictable world of filmmaking to life.