Paul Joyal
Production Designer,art Department,set DecoratorActive 2008–2022
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23Hallmark films
6 at Christmas
Audience rating6.2 / 10
across 23 rated films
Weirdness3.3 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Everything Paul has done for Hallmark, from Mail Order Bride (2008) right through to Welcome to Mama's (2022).
Paul’s signature
Across 23 films, Paul frequently leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
- Christmas6 films
- small towns11 films
- an executive3 films
- a return home7 films
8 hours
8 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 6 festive titles.
Known for
How to Fall in Love6.4
Production Designer · 2012
Weirdness 2/10
Let It Snow6.7
Production Designer · 2013
Weirdness 5/10
Real Murders: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery6.8
Production Designer · 2015
Weirdness 3/10
Cross Country Christmas6.6
Production Designer · 2020
Weirdness 2/10
The Memory Book6.8
Production Designer · 2014
Weirdness 4/10
A Ring by Spring6.0
Production Designer · 2014
Weirdness 6/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Paul’s most frequent on-screen partner is Chelah Horsdal, with 3 films together.
Recurring roles
Paul is a recurring face in Goodnight for Justice.
Where Paul fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Paul keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 23 movies
Newest first2020s
4 films2010s
16 films- 2019
Love on the MenuProduction Designer · Big City6.8Weird 5/10 - 2018
Reunited at ChristmasProduction Designer · Christmas6.2Weird 5/10 - 2015Real Murders: An Aurora Teagarden MysteryProduction Designer · Small Town6.8Weird 3/10
- 2015
The Christmas NoteProduction Designer · Christmas6.7Weird 4/10 - 2014A Ring by SpringProduction Designer · Valentine's Day6.0Weird 6/10
- 2014
Mom's Day AwayProduction Designer · Mother's Day5.8Weird 2/10 - 2014
My Gal SundayProduction Designer · Anniversary5.2Weird 3/10 - 2014The Memory BookProduction Designer · Wedding Anniversary6.8Weird 4/10
- 2013
All's Fair in Love & AdvertisingProduction Designer · Misunderstanding5.9Weird 3/10 - 2013
Goodnight for Justice: Queen of HeartsProduction Designer · Small Town6.2Weird 2/10 - 2013Let It SnowProduction Designer · Christmas6.7Weird 5/10
- 2012
Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a ManProduction Designer · Small Town6.2Weird 3/10 - 2012How to Fall in LoveProduction Designer · Small Town6.4Weird 2/10
- 2011
Finding a FamilyProduction Designer · Christmas6.9Weird 2/10 - 2011
Goodnight for JusticeProduction Designer · Small Town6.2Weird 3/10 - 2011
Three Weeks, Three KidsProduction Designer · Suburb6.3Weird 2/10
Paul’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Paul’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Paul Joyal
Paul’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Kristoffer Tabori4 films
- Mark Jean4 films
- Martin Wood2 films
Most written by
- Neal H. Dobrofsky5 films
- Tippi Dobrofsky5 films
- J.B. White3 films
- Jean Abounader3 films
Who Paul works with
The cast and crew Paul keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.2 across 23 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Paul Joyal been in?
- We have 23 Hallmark movies on file for Paul Joyal, spanning 2008–2022.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Paul Joyal known for?
- Paul is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with a return home.
- What is Paul Joyal's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Finding a Family (2011) is Paul's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.9/10 audience rating.
- What is Paul Joyal's most popular Hallmark movie?
- How to Fall in Love (2012) has more audience votes than any other Paul Joyal Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Paul Joyal usually star with?
- Paul has shared 3 films with Chelah Horsdal, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Paul Joyal still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Paul Hallmark credit we have is from 2022; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Paul Joyal made?
- Paul Joyal turns up in 6 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Paul Joyal's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Paul Hallmark title we have is Mail Order Bride (2008).
- What does Paul Joyal do in Hallmark movies?
- Paul Joyal works on Hallmark films as production designer,art department,set decorator.
Data & sources
Paul’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb and TMDB, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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