Paul started his journey as a documentary photographer, capturing niche sub-cultures within the South African youth landscape. Evolving his inventive aesthetic to moving image, he experiments with a rich collage of fantastically gripping visuals, most notably showcased in his iconic film for African Surf brand Mamiwata “Luck is Alive”, which took home the coveted Award for Visual Style at the 2022 AICP Awards and went on to win a Wood Pencil for Direction at the 2023 D&AD Awards.

A well established voice in filmmaking, working with top talent from the worlds of sports and entertainment, Ward has earned high profile collaborations with clients who seek a truly authentic representation of culture. These include campaigns for the likes of Adidas, Puma, New Balance, Nike, Guinness, Hyundai, Corona and Volkswagen.

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