Paul Hoen is a renowned American director and producer, with a career spanning multiple projects in film and television. Born and raised in the United States, Hoen pursued his passion for drama, film, and television by studying at the University of Santa Clara.
In 1987, Hoen was admitted to the Directors Guild of America, marking a significant milestone in his career. Since then, he has directed numerous television films, including Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Jump In, Read It and Weep, Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off, You Wish!, Tru Confessions, and The Luck of the Irish. Some of his most notable works include Jump In and The Luck of the Irish, which were the highest-rated programs on the Disney Channel during their initial airing.
Hoen has received numerous accolades for his work, including the DGA award for Jump In in 2008 and for The Cheetah Girls One World in 2009. He has also been nominated for two other DGA awards for Take My Sister Please and Searching for David's Heart. Furthermore, he has been recognized with several Humanitas Prize nominations for his work on films such as You Wish! and Jump In.
Throughout his career, Hoen has directed popular television series, including Roundhouse, The Secret World of Alex Mack, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Cousin Skeeter, The Jersey, Just for Kicks, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Just Jordan, Beyond the Break, and South of Nowhere. He has also produced and directed pilots for Nickelodeon, including The Journey of Allen Strange and 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd.
One of his most notable projects is the Disney Channel series Jonas L.A., which he directed and executive produced. With his extensive experience and impressive body of work, Paul Hoen has solidified his position as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
