Welcome. I’m Paul Dinello.

Over the course of my career as an Emmy-winning director, writer, and producer, I’ve had the privilege of creating off-beat, beloved television (Strangers with Candy, At Home with Amy Sedaris), directing feature films (Strangers with Candy, Gym Teacher: The Movie), and helping steer the ship at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

But when it comes to brand work and commercial directing, my goal is simple: capture attention instantly and deliver top-tier comedic performance.

Commercial directing is the ultimate test of story efficiency. I thrive on set working with actors—tweaking a line read, dialing in the visual framing, and building a world that feels elevated, funny, and authentic inside of a minute. If you've got a script that needs sharp comedic execution or a strong narrative push, let's talk.