Paul Hunter

Paul Hunter is an Emmy -nominated American filmmaker and co-founder of commercial production company PRETTYBIRD, which represents directors including Melina Matsoukas and the Oscar-winning duo Daniels.

Career Hunter has directed global commercial campaigns for Nike, Sony, Adidas, Apple, Audi, Microsoft, Bacardi, McDonalds, the Los Angeles Rams, and T-Mobile. In 2001, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for Nike's Freestyle commercial.

In 2018, Billboard included four of Hunter's music videos on their list of "The 100 Greatest Music Videos of the 21st Century: Critics’ Picks". In 2004, the Washington Post called Hunter one of the "most seminal names among black hip-hop directors."

Selected music video credits

Filmography Bulletproof Monk (2003) Government Cheese (2025)

Awards Commercials 2010 - London International Advertising Awards - Bronze Television/Cinema/ Digital/Web/Mobile - Axe: "Destiny" (Director) 2010 - Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity - Bronze Award: Product & Service/Cosmetics & Beauty - Axe: "Destiny" (Director) 2013 - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 TV Commercial / Digital Short Film (Director)