Paul Stodolny

Paul Stodolny is a seasoned unit director and cinematographer with extensive experience in the animation and film industry. Currently serving as Unit Director at Bardel Entertainment since December 2023, Paul previously held roles at Ape Squared Creative as Director/Director of Photography from September 2021 to November 2023, and at Tangent Animation as Director of Photography, contributing to acclaimed projects like "Maya and the Three" and "Next Gen" on Netflix. Prior experience includes notable positions at Arc Productions, where Paul directed the pilot episode of "Lost in Oz," which won multiple Emmys, and served as Supervising Director for various Disney's "PLANES" franchise projects. Additional expertise encompasses lighting and compositing roles on prominent films such as Tim Burton's "9" and "Gnomeo and Juliet," alongside contributions to major VFX projects and award nominations. Paul holds a degree in Film and Television Production with a focus on Directing and Cinematography from Humber College.