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PAULINA KNAAK

....is an NYC Director who specializes in Sociopolitical Comedy, Psychological Thrillers, Procedural Crime, and "Non-Conventional" Coming of Age stories.

FILMMAKING: Image

THE SCENT OF WATER

Dramatic Short - Pre Production

Written by Christina Germaine - this film delves into the world of angels, demons and one woman's fight for control of her own life. Saturated in action, this short allows spiritual battle to become visceral.

GOOD MOURNING

Dramady Short - Pre Production

Written by Elliot Stevens, this short follows "Noah" as he grieves the lost of his husband. This NYC-slice-of-life does a beautiful job capturing both the humor and pain that can be found in mourning.

THE FEAST

Holiday Comedy Feature Film

Written by Sarah Franco, this heartwarming chaotic Christmas follows "Lena" as she tries her best to bring her extensive Italian family together..for the first time in 15 years...nothing goes according to plan.

BRIDAL PARTY

Comedy Episodic - Post-Production

Written by McKenzie Salvatierra-Custin & Tristan J Shuler. This Romantic Comedy explores the absurd situations and complicated stories of five bridal consultants.

ROSE VS. WADE

Comedy Short - SCREENING

Written and Produced by Sionne Elise, this short film follows one young woman's quest to find contraception....and everything goes wrong.

MUG SHOT

Indie Short - SCREENING

Written by Messalina Morely, Produced by Reelarc. This indie short explores all of things that are NOT funny about domestic abuse. WINNER OF "Best Comedy" 2024, World Wide Women's FIlm Festival.

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The Homosexual Guide to F*cking It Up 

Comedy Short in Production

Written and Produced by Alec Richards, a gay comedy exploring self-doubt, societal pressures and how easy it is to ghost ourselves. This short reminds us what it means to love ourselves...and to laugh.  

THE DOWNTOWN 666

Thriller Short In Post -Production

Written by Jason Pointek, Produced by Matt Cippaghila  A young actress begins losing her grip on reality while traveling home on the crowded, claustrophobic train.

HOMETOWN

Horror Short in Post-Production

Written by Paulina Knaak, Produced by Hysterical Female Productions. One woman's homecoming is filled with ghosts from her past...and a town's dark secret.

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REELARC

Paulina has worked as both a Director and writer at REELARC - a studio that specializes in making reels for actors. In her time there, she has directed over 200 scenes and written over 150.

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Assistant Directing

SCREENWRITTING

Short Form or Feature Films - Whether you have a simple idea or full fledge script, Paulina offers script consultation, book adaptation and ghostwriting.

DIRECTING

Commercial, Narrative, or Theatrical - Paulina offers collaborative creative direction to help bring your vision to life. Scroll up for RECENT WORK.

COACHING

Need a Director's eye on some material? Or a reader for an audition? Paulina has been on "the other side of the table" many times.

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