Paul Barrie
Film Lecturer
Bio
Directing Powerful Stories
Paul Barrie is a film lecturer at SAE Glasgow and a Royal Television Society Scotland award-winning writer and director. With over 15 years of experience across film and television, he brings a strong combination of festival success, broadcast work and development experience into the classroom.
A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Paul’s work has screened at festivals including the Bolton Film Festival and the Edinburgh Short Film Festival, as well as receiving online distribution through STV Player.
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Paul’s credits as writer and director include the short films Thicker Than Water (2019), Spare Parts (2019), Threnody (2018) and Echoes (2012). His work has received three Royal Television Society Scotland awards, recognising both his storytelling and directorial craft.
Industry Experience
Alongside his directing work, Paul has worked across the Scottish film and television industry in a range of creative roles. His credits include projects with production companies and broadcasters such as Forest of Black, The Comedy Unit and BBC Scotland.
He has also worked as a Development Executive with La Belle Allée Productions, helping shape new film and television projects from concept through to production.
Back to SAE
Paul first joined SAE as a student in 2008, making his return as a lecturer especially meaningful. Having built his own career from the classroom to the industry, he is passionate about sharing that experience with the next generation of filmmakers.
He is currently in pre-production on a Creative Scotland–funded short film and continues to develop new projects alongside his teaching.
Student Collaboration
Paul actively involves students in professional productions. In The Room, a short film he directed and co-wrote with contributions from SAE Film Production students, was nominated at the Madrid Film Awards, giving learners direct experience on an internationally recognised project.
