Jon Paul
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| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Filmmaker, actor, martial artist |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Jon Paul is an American filmmaker, actor and martial artist best known for his short film Dojo (2023), a martial arts action-drama short film that has won multiple awards.[1]
Early life and education
Paul was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where he developed an early passion for storytelling and martial arts.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, but his interests shifted toward personal training and martial arts.[2]
Career
Paul ventured into filmmaking and began auditioning for roles.[2] In 2023, he created his first short film, Dojo, a martial arts action-drama short film that has won multiple awards.[3][4][5] He was the lead actor in the film starring as Shane Lucas.[6][7]
As of mid-2025, Dojo has received over 1,200 international film awards,[8] as certified by multiple world record organizations, including the International Book of Records, World Records India, Worldwide Book of Records,[9] World Record Certification Agency (WRCA),[10] Record Holders Republic,[11] Golden Book of World Records, among others.
Beyond filmmaking, Paul is a martial artist, holding a 4th-degree black belt in Judo and earning two national Judo championships.[12]
Awards
- 2024 – Best Short Film Actor at the 2024 Fighting Spirit Film Festival[13]
- 2024 – Awarded the title, Amazing Brilliance in the King's Book of World Records for his efforts in creating Dojo film.[1]
- 2024 – Best Actor in an Action Film[14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Maximum International Film Awards Won by a Short Live Action English Film". Asia Book of Records. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 ""Dojo" (EXCLUSIVE) Interview with Jon Paul". wildfilmmaker.com. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Jon Paul's Exclusive World Records and King's Book of World Records – Most Awards Won by a Live Fictional Short Film (Dojo)". mumbaitimes.org. 14 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival −2023 Winners". urbanactionshowcase.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Cannes World Film Festival- Winners June 2023". world-film-festival.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Dojo is a Must See for Martial Arts Fans". tkdlifemagazine.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ S., Paavan (4 October 2023). "Most Awards Won By A Live Action Fictional Short Film Internationally". worldrecordsindia.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Jon Paul: The Award-Winning Filmmaker Breaking Records and Redefining Independent Cinema". Tycoon World. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ↑ "Most Awards Won By A Live Action Fictional Short Film- Achieved By The Film "Dojo"". worldwideworldrecords.com. 21 June 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "Most Awards Won by a Live Action Fictional Short Film". worldrecordcertification.com. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "World Record Holders and Breakers – Jon Paul". recordholdersrepublic.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "ITV Jon Paul". Red Movie Awards. January 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Award Winners 2024". fightingspiritfilmfestival.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Most Awards Won by a Live Action Fictional Short Movie". International Book of Records. Retrieved 24 September 2025. Unknown parameter
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