Paul Overacker

Paul Overacker is a highly acclaimed Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer, and Technical Director, with over two decades of experience in live television production. He has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations for his outstanding work, including the prestigious Producers Guild of America's Produced By Mark for his feature film "Bottle Monster."

Overacker's work spans a diverse range of genres and platforms, from major live events such as Super Bowl Live and the NFL Draft, to daytime and late-night talk shows, primetime dramas, entertainment, sports, news, and game show productions. He is the most awarded eSports Director in the world, having worked on popular shows such as "Clash Royale," "ESL Guild Wars 2 Pro League," "PlayStation E3 Experience," and "Behind the Scenes Look."

In addition to his impressive professional accomplishments, Overacker is an active member of numerous entertainment organizations. He is a member of the Television Academy, where he participates as a Judge on the Primetime, Daytime, Sports, News, and Documentary, College, and the local Los Angeles Emmy's. He is also a former Board Member of Directors of the Motion Picture Editors Guild, where he still currently sits on various Committees including the Membership Outreach, Diversity, Fellowship and Service Award, Creative Recognition, Election, Longevity, and Career Committees.

Overacker is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with others in the entertainment industry. He has spoken at numerous universities and seminars, inspiring students and veterans alike with his insights into the challenges and opportunities of working in the industry. Overacker has also organized and moderated panel discussions for the Motion Picture Editors Guild with Hollywood’s top Technical Directors.

With his extensive experience and broad range of expertise, Overacker is a dynamic and engaging public speaker who can captivate audiences with his engaging stories and insights. He is available for speaking engagements on a variety of topics related to the entertainment industry, including his experiences in live television production, eSports, and independent film.

As a distinguished feature film producer, Paul Overacker has been honored with the Producers Guild of America's "Produced By Mark" award for his work on the independent horror feature "Bottle Monster," which he produced.

Paul is an active member of several prestigious industry associations, including the Television Academy, the premier organization dedicated to promoting excellence in television and broadband screen entertainment. The Academy, which comprises nearly 20,000 members across 31 professional peer groups, is committed to fostering creativity, diversity, innovation, and excellence in the telecommunications arts and sciences. As a Judge on the Primetime, Daytime, Sports, News and Documentary, College, and the local Los Angeles Emmy's, Paul plays a vital role in recognizing and celebrating exceptional achievements in these fields.

Paul also serves as a current member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild, having previously held the position of Board of Directors member from 2014 to 2020. He is currently involved in various Guild Committees, including the Membership Outreach, Diversity, Fellowship and Service Award, Creative Recognition, Election, Longevity, and Career Committees. The Motion Picture Editors Guild is a prestigious national labor organization that represents over 8,800 freelance and staff post-production professionals. It sets the highest standards for excellence in the post-production industry, making it the world's premiere craft guild.

In addition, Paul is a professional member of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, a non-profit organization that annually presents the acclaimed Saturn Awards. He is also affiliated with several other professional associations, including the Society of Camera Operators, ASIFA-Hollywood, and the Hollywood Post 43 Chapter of The American Legion Hollywood. These affiliations attest to Paul's commitment to excellence and his passion for advancing the film and television industry.

Most Awarded Esports Director in the world, Guinness Book of World Records pending. With my extensive knowledge of award shows and vast experience directing esports, I have submitted our shows into various award events for production. To date, I am still the only director/producer to my knowledge to submit and be awarded as "Best Director" on a global scale, not just promoting myself but also the shows' visibility. The work on shows like "Clash Royale," "ESL Guild Wars 2 Pro League," "PlayStation E3 Experience," and other shows has been highly regarded as pioneering for esports.