Paul Schankman Biography
Paul SchankmanOwner - Paul Schankman Productions LLC
Paul Schankman has been a working broadcast journalist in Missouri and Illinois for more than 40 years.
His assignments have taken him across the country, covering Ronald Reagan’s 1981 Presidential Inauguration, the 1999 Super Bowl, multiple national political conventions and a launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Paul was also dispatched immediately to cover the Oklahoma City bombing and reported live from Ground Zero for several days following the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York City.
Paul has been honored with 28 Mid-America Emmy Awards
for his work with KTVI-TV (FOX), KETC-TV (PBS) and HEC Media. In 2016, he was inducted by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences into its Silver Circle; a recognition given to those deemed to have made significant contributions to broadcasting and media.
Paul is also a recipient of the coveted Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio and Television News Directors Association, as well as honors and prizes from Dartmouth College, Lincoln University, and the International Radio and Television Festival. Paul’s work has also been recognized by the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists, American Women in Radio and Television and The Associated Press.
Additionally, Paul was given the Southern Illinois University Alumni Achievement award and has been inducted into the Parkway Schools Hall of Fame. Paul left KTVI-TV in 2016 to launch Paul Schankman Productions, which specializes in producing news features and documentaries.
In 2019, his feature-length documentary, “A New Leaf; Reimagining Henry Shaw’s Museum” won best direction and best editing at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. His new documentary, “House of Thunder,” is scheduled for release in 2020.
A Sample of Paul's StorySMART Work
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How any brand can combine anthology book publishing with documentary filmmaking to grow their brand community and revenue.
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