Paul Kampf is a 25-year veteran in the entertainment industry. He is an actor, director, writer, producer and most recently a teacher at his own acting and production training studio Paul Kampf Studios. He was a founding member and Artistic Director of Breadline Theatre Group in Chicago. Under his guidance the company produced thirty world-premiere plays and built one of the most unique arts centers in Chicago.After directing the feature adaptation of his Joseph Jefferson nominated play American Gothic Paul put his talents and passion into creating an important and necessary production/training studio in the heart of Hollywood. The success of this program, has already garnered awards and international recognition. Learning from his experiences in world-premiere theater, Paul puts forth and approach to the industry that empowers the artist to be more self-sufficient. Kampf's unique production program for actors he teaches has created 4 feature films in his studio that have given over 100 actors screen time.He is a founding partner of Equitas Entertainment Partners, a production/funding company dedicated to closing the gender pay gap as well as elevating under served talents in the entertainment industry.