It is said that Paul Bunnell was born in a popular movie theater in Burbank, California between showings of Un monde fou, fou, fou, fou (1963) and Docteur Jerry et Mister Love (1963). Having lived his entire life in Burbank (without intermissions) he discovered picture making at the tender age of eleven. Paul wrote, produced, directed and acted in many of his own films including his personal favorite The Visitant (1981). His films have received recognition from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA for outstanding achievement.