Jon Paul from the United States of America received a total of 1,183 film awards for his martial arts action/drama short film Dojo. Verified by the WRCA, this film has been confirmed as the “Most Awards Won by a Live Action Fictional Short Film”.
Jon Paul (Jonathan Paul Vicente) is an American filmmaker, martial artist, and actor from Miami, Florida, best known for the 2023 short film Dojo, which he wrote, produced, choreographed, and starred in drawing on his background as a 4th‑degree black‑belt judoka and two‑time national champion Dojo, made on a $5,000 budget and directed by Armin Alic, follows an ex‑Yakuza martial artist and has shattered records by winning over 1,183 international awards, including Best Martial Arts Film at Cannes and holds the World Record for most awards won by a live‑action short
In short, Jon Paul is an emerging indie film talent whose authentic martial‑arts storytelling has earned him global recognition and paved the way for a planned feature‑length adaptation of Dojo.
