Director, cinematographer, producer & editor
RIFF 2026 · PROGRAM 05
Paul’s Portrait
Andrea Gonzalez Mereles

THE STORY
Paul lives in Los Angeles with his family. Paralyzed from the neck down, he relies on his grandmother for daily care like eating, dressing, and everyday life routines. Paul is driven by a deep desire to help others. He recently earned a PhD in computer science and works from home developing digitally accessible software for people with disabilities. He understands what it means to live with one and wants to help others overcome the obstacles he has faced.
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