Paul Eliacin is a retired Teamster and filmmaker based in New York City, whose remarkable life journey spans resilience, creativity, and service. Paul overcame early hardship after his family was separated during his childhood. Despite facing instability, he found direction through discipline and faith — earning his GED, completing a certificate in Theology, and attending North Country Community College in Saranac Lake, New York. Determined to rise above his circumstances, Paul built a successful 32-year career with Local 817, working as a Theatrical Teamster on numerous major film and television productions including Men In Black, The Sopranos, New York Undercover, and Law & Order: SVU.