Narrative
Where He Left Himself
Director / Cinematographer
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PAUL MICHAEL O’CONNOR
Cinematographer • Director • Filmmaker
Cinematic storytelling for narrative films, commercial campaigns, and destination brands.
Selected Disciplines
Story comes first.
Portfolio
Selected Work
Commercial
Rythm
Cinematography
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Tourism + Destination
Port Aransas
Cinematography / Production
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Music Video
Brayden Ryle — Chevrolet
Cinematography
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Where He Left Himself
An intimate story about grief, memory, love, and the pieces of ourselves we leave behind.
Selected Brands + Organizations
Selected work for brands, organizations, agencies, and production partners.
About
Paul Michael
O’Connor
Paul Michael O’Connor is a Texas-based cinematographer, director, and filmmaker creating visually rich, emotionally grounded narrative, commercial, music video, and destination work.
His approach begins with story — using light, lenses, composition, movement, and performance to create images that support the emotional intent of the project.
About Paul →Recognition
Awards + Press
Best Cinematography — 2025
Texas Indie Filmmaker Awards
Featured In
Industry Profiles
Production Capability
Built for
Production
Professional cinema cameras, cinema lenses, lighting, grip, camera movement, aerial cinematography, and production support are available in-house — allowing productions to scale while maintaining creative and technical consistency.
ARRI • RED • Canon Cinema
Cinema Glass • Camera Support • Movement
Grip • Lighting • Aerial
26' Grip + Lighting Trailer
Client Reviews & Testimonials
Trusted by storytellers.
The best work is built through collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to storytelling. Here's what fellow filmmakers and creative partners have to say.
★★★★★
"His experience, professionalism, and creative vision make him an incredible asset to any production."
★★★★★
"Paul brings creativity, professionalism, and a strong eye for capturing the moments that make a story come alive."
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Let’s create something worth watching.
Narrative films, commercial campaigns, destination storytelling, and select documentary productions.
Texas • Available Nationwide