Facts about Paul Hunter
-studied film at California State University in Northridge, California
-first music video: Things Your Man Won’t Do by Joe
-currently signed with HSI Productions
Some upcoming projects/rumours:
-was supposed to direct an HBO film for Quincy Jones entitled Jook Joint
-considered doing a hip-hop version of The Wizard Of Oz starring Queen Latifah (the Wicked Witch of the West),
Snoop Doggy Dogg (the Scarecrow), Warren G. (the Tinman), Heavy D. (Cowardly Lion) (news taken from Yahoo,
E! Online, and the Hollywood Reporter)
(LATEST NEWS FROM VARIETY; JULY 99)
-currently in the rewrite stage with Lauren Shuler-Donner and WB to direct “Constantine”, an action-adventure thriller
-preparing to direct “Comic Dog” with Roger Birnbaum; this one’s an action-adventure in space
-as a result of his “Wild Wild West” video, he’s talking with producer Jon Peters to direct “Vertical Run”
(thanks to Derrick for the info)
(LATEST RUMORS FROM AnotherUniverse.com; 9/22/99)
according to AnotherUniverse.com’s Daily Buzz section (9/22/99):
-Paul Hunter is in talks to direct Blade 2
-Also attached to direct a movie based on the comic book Hellblazer
(thanks to Otis for the info)
Awards:
VH1 Top 90 of the 90′s (late 1999)
77. Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz
62. If You Had My Love – Jennifer Lopez
40. Honey – Mariah Carey
32. Wild Wild West – Will Smith
31st NAACP Image Awards (presented February 11-12, 2000)
***Nomination*** Outstanding Music Video: “Unpretty” – TLC
***Nomination*** Outstanding Music Video: “Wild Wild West” – Will Smith
1999 Billboard Music Video Awards (presented November 12, 1999)
***Winner*** Fan.tastic Video: “Fly Away” – Lenny Kravitz
***Winner*** Best Pop Clip Of The Year: “If You Had My Love” – Jennifer Lopez
***Nomination*** Maximum Vision: “If You Had My Love” – Jennifer Lopez
***Nomination*** Best Dance Clip Of The Year: “If You Had My Love” – Jennifer Lopez
***Nomination*** Best Dance New Artist Clip Of The Year: “If You Had My Love” – Jennifer Lopez
***Nomination*** Best R&B Artist Clip Of The Year: “If You Had My Love” – Jennifer Lopez
1999 MTV Video Music Awards (presented September 9, 1999)
***Nomination*** Video Of The Year: “Wild Wild West” – Will Smith
***Nomination*** Best Rock Video: “Fly Away” – Lenny Kravitz
***Nomination*** Best Pop Video: “If You Had My Love” – Jennifer Lopez
***Nomination*** Best Female Video: “If You Had My Love” – Jennifer Lopez
***Nomination*** Best Video From A Film: “Wild Wild West” – Will Smith
***Nomination*** Best New Artist In A Video: “If You Had My Love” – Jennifer Lopez
***Nomination*** Best Male Video: “Fly Away” – Lenny Kravitz
***Nomination*** Best Dance Video: “If You Had My Love” – Jennifer Lopez
***Nomination*** Best Choreography In A Video: “Wild Wild West” – Will Smith
***Nomination*** Best Cinematography In A Video: “Malibu” – Hole
***Winner*** Best Cinematography In A Video: “The Dope Show” – Marilyn Manson
1999: The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards (presented August 18, 1999)
***Nomination*** Video of the Year: “Turn It Up” – Busta Rhymes
1999: 8th Annual MVPA (Music Video Production Association) Awards
***Winner*** Director of the Year: Paul Hunter (The Dope Show)
***Winner*** Rock Video of the Year: “The Dope Show” – Marilyn Manson
***Nomination*** Rap Video of the Year: “Turn It Up (remix)/Fire It Up” – Busta Rhymes
***Nomination*** Urban/R&B Video of the Year: “Imagination” – Tamia
***Nomination*** Cinematography: “The Dope Show” (cinematographer: Martin Copper)
***Nomination*** Video of the Year: “Turn It Up (remix)/Fire It Up” – Busta Rhymes
***Nomination*** Director of the Year: Paul Hunter (Turn It Up/Fire It Up)
MTV’s Top 100 Videos of 1998 (based on viewers’ votes)
99. I Get Lonely – Janet
81. Back 2 Good – Matchbox 20
75. Top Of The World – Brandy feat. Mase
72. Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz
27. My Way – Usher
23. Father Of Mine – Everclear
19. The Dope Show – Marilyn Manson
BET’s Top 30 Videos of 1998
25. My Way – Usher
19. Been Around The World – Puff Daddy feat. Mase
6. I Get Lonely (remix) – Janet feat. Blackstreet
1998: 20th Annual Billboard Music Video Awards (presented November 6, 1998)
***Winner*** Director of the Year: Paul Hunter
***Winner*** Maximum Vision: The Dope Show – Marilyn Manson
***Winner*** Hard Rock/Metal Best Clip: The Dope Show – Marilyn Manson
***Nomination*** Pop Best Clip: Father Of Mine – Everclear
***Nomination*** R&B/Urban Best Clip: My Way – Usher
***Nomination*** Rap Best Clip: Find A Way – A Tribe Called Quest
1998 Much Music Video Music Awards (Canada)
***Nomination*** Best International Artist: “Phenomenon” – LL Cool J
***Nomination*** People’s Choice Favorite International Artist: “Been Around The World” – Puff Daddy
1998 VH1 Viewers Vote Awards
***Nomination*** Video of the Year: “Honey” – Mariah Carey
***Nomination*** Sexiest Video of the Year: “I Get Lonely” – Janet
***Nomination*** Sexiest Video of the Year: “Honey” – Mariah Carey
1997: 7th Annual MVPA Awards (Music Video Production Assn.)
***Nomination*** Best Rap Video: “Phenomenon” – LL Cool J
BET’s Top 30 Videos of 1997
27. 4 Page Letter – Aaliyah
22. Four Seasons of Loneliness – Boyz II Men
17. Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down – Puff Daddy
14. It’s All About The Benjamins – Puff Daddy & The Family
10. One In A Million – Aaliyah
8. Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
4. On & On – Erykah Badu
MTV’s Top 100 Videos of 1997
81. Smile – Scarface feat. Makaveli & Johnny P.
70. One In A Million – Aaliyah
67. Phenomenon – LL Cool J
62. On & On – Erykah Badu
45. Four Seasons Of Loneliness – Boyz II Men
40. It’s All About The Benjamins – Puff Daddy feat. The Lox & Lil’ Kim
23. Honey – Mariah Carey
21. Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down – Puff Daddy feat. Mase
8. Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
***Winner*** Best Rap Video: “Hypnotize” – Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy
***Nomination*** Best Female Video: “On & On” – Erykah Badu
***Nomination*** Best R&B Video: “On & On” – Erykah Badu
1997: 6th Annual MVPA Awards (Music Video Production Assn.)
***Winner*** Best Urban/R&B Video: “On & On” – Erykah Badu
MTV’s Top 100 Videos of the 1990′s (as of Summer 1997)
76. Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down – Puff Daddy feat. Mase
16. Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
MTV’s Top 100 Videos of 1996
28. Twisted – Keith Sweat feat. Kut Klose