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:
Latvian Film Prize award for “Best Short” 2022
Latvian Art Directors Club, Adwards 2022 - Two Gold awards in TV and Film Craft category
Latvian Film Prize award for “Best Short Documentary” 2021
The Golden Egg Awards 2021 (Estonia) - Gold in Film Craft
Baltic Communication Awards 2018, award for “No budget campaigns”
Baltic Communication Awards 2017, five awards in various categories
Latvian Art Directors Club, Adwards 2017, Silver in 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