I was born in Latvia - the land of countless choirs and fifty shades of potato dishes. I strive to find new insights and approaches to tell stories with a human aspect and emotion. More often than not, life around me serves as a source of inspiration.
So, before I shoot - I watch closely.
CONTACT: kesteris.pauls@gmail.com
ACCOLADES:
​Baltic Festival of Creative Excellence, Adwards 2026, Silver and Bronze in Craft category for "Unleash Engineering Brilliance"
Latvian Film Prize award for “Best Short” 2022 for "First Steps"
Adwards 2022, two Gold awards in TV and Film Craft category for "Bug Girl"
Latvian Film Prize award for “Best Short Documentary” 2021 for "Crossing"
The Golden Egg Awards 2021 (Estonia) - Gold in Film Craft for "Bug Girl"
Baltic Communication Awards 2018, award for “No budget campaigns”
Baltic Communication Awards 2017, five awards in various categories
Adwards 2017, Silver in TV and Film category
Balticbest 2017 Festival of Creativity, Silver in film category
Latvian Art Directors Club, Adwards 2015, Silver in Film category
Golden Hammer International Advertising Festival 2015, two “Silver Hammers”
Kiev International Advertising Festival 2015, “Best of Contest” award