Johnathan Paul is a professional filmmaker and published author. He is also an adjunct faculty member in UNT's Department of Media Arts where he teaches film production, screenwriting, producing, motion design, and game studies. He received his formal film education at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and the University of North Texas.

Paul is the lead instructor of the department's Media Series Workshop.

When not teaching Paul works in the film and television industry as a writer and producer, as well as an author of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He has more than 15 years of professional marketing, film, and writing experience with companies such as Shutterstock, Datalus Pictures, Sony Pictures Television, Paramount, and more.