- West Hollywood, CA
- Emcee
- $250 – $2,000 per event
Cami A. said
“We had such a blast at with Austin Powers. it was absolutely amazing! Such a fun and unforgettable time, I’d 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a great experience. ”
Paul Preston (The Movie Guys)
Paul hosting at a Movie Guys trivia night!
Trivia night at Wildlife Learning Center, Slymar, CA
Trivia Night at Black Cat Comics in Burbank, CA
Paul with team trivia champs from April, 2019
Some winners from the inaugural trivia night at Viva Rancho Cantina in Burbank, CA
Overview
Paul Preston of The Movie Guys has hosted movie trivia nights at comic-cons, screenings, pubs & virtually! Movie facts and figures of all kinds come into play, with shows catered to your time, audience and skill level, from straight facts to visual and audible rounds. Again, movies, 'cause...movies.
As an MC & comedian, Paul has hosted special events across the country to success, from livening up the traditional affair to bringing a unique comedy style to any event. Paul was a competitor in the world's largest movie trivia league, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown, and runs The Movie Guys (.net), focusing on movies & comedy, and is especially suited to hosting and moderating Q&As at film events
Reviews
12 reviews
Amy D.
October 25, 2026Great emcee!
Paul emceed a couple of customized games about my husband (Jeopardy and The Match Game) for his 60th surprise birthday party. He did a great job keeping the guests engaged and moving the games along. Paul was great to work with and really helped make the party a success. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Emcee
Elyse J.
August 19, 2026Couldn't have asked for better
Paul was absolutely amazing at hosting trivia for our company event. With a group of people of various age ranges, the trivia was PERFECT for us. It had the right level of difficulty, and everyone enjoyed it. Thanks again, Paul. Can't wait to have you back!
Hired as: Game Show
Paul Preston (The Movie Guys)
Thank you! Twist my arm to go to another beachfront party...! Seriously, this was a company taking good care of the people in their employ with a fun weekend hangout, I was happy to be a part of it.
Vivian E.
April 19, 2026A Wonderful Trivia Host
Paul is wonderful! We hired him for a dinner party trivia night, and he was fantastic from start to finish. He was responsive, easy to work with, and incredibly professional. His trivia rounds were fun, well-paced, and engaging, and he did a great job keeping our guests entertained throughout the evening. He brought a great energy to the event and made the night feel special. I would highly recommend him for any private event or party.
Hired as: Game Show
Paul Preston (The Movie Guys)
Too kind! It was a great night - PLUS, a tiebreaker round! Thanks for having me.
Meagan K.
August 17, 2025Amazing and Creative Party Host
I hired Paul to run BINGO for my 40th birthday party and he went above and beyond! He was very collaborative, had great ideas, great communication and really made the party fun. He so flexible with timing and really created a fun energy for my guests. He had a great setup with sound effects and a mic and it really elevated the night. I would absolutely hire Paul again. This was a great experience!
Hired as: Game Show
Paul Preston (The Movie Guys)
Aw, thanx for the kind words and my pleasure! Good people all over that party, that certainly makes my job easy and everyone really dug in to PLAY, which is a win for everyone involved. Have a great 40th year!
Diane L.
January 1, 2025Wonderful trivia night experience
Paul was great. He has a very nice and had an even tone about him. His questions were challenging. My friends and I really enjoyed the night. I would highly recommend him.
Hired as: Game Show
Paul Preston (The Movie Guys)
Thank you, Diane! Pleasure spending New Year's Eve with you.
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $300
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 150 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Northfield Insurance Company
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
What to expect
In a night of Movie Guys trivia, the game breaks down like this:
Round 1 - 15 questions
Round 2 - Visual or game round
Round 3 - Audible round
Round 4 - 15 questions
Within this structure - anything goes! I can do general movie trivia, I can make it specific to a genre, actor, time period - literally ANYTHING goes.
The show usually runs from ninety minutes to two hours and even that is customizable.
I can further customize the game, weaving in trivia about companies in the spotlight and/or guests of honor and prizes can be determined based on the theme/topic/client of the event.
With events close to L.A. where I can travel by car, I can bring my own audio setup with mics, speakers and a laptop (to run the audio portions of the games).
Call me. Let's get weird.
About
PAUL PRESTON (Creator, Host): Paul has over twenty-five years of professional hosting experience for clients of all kinds. He is also the founder, owner and creator of The Movie Guys, Digital Mind Productions, award-winning short films, original commercials and an ungodly amount of TV pilots, music videos and more. Paul has trained and worked at The Second City in Toronto & Chicago and has performed 1000s of sketch and improv shows across the country. His nationally-toured comedy show, “Preston & Volpe” booked for 12+ years, writing brand-specific original comedy for special events. Paul has appeared on film & TV in shows like “General Hospital” and “No Ordinary Family” and is a SAG/AFTRA actor with several commercial and voice-over credits. For more information about comedy and Hollywood, please visit your local library.
Additional booking notes
I can provide lights for an extra fee, but it's best to hold the event in a well-lit area where I can be seen. I'll provide my own audio system, as necessary.
Travel and lodging costs that would occur with long-distance gigs will be determined on an as-booked basis.
Past booked events
October 2026
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Santa Monica, CA
August 2026
15
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Santa Monica, CA
July 2026
23
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Sherman Oaks, CA
June 2026
07
Sunday
Graduation
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
April 2026
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
August 2025
16
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
December 2024
31
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
9:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Encino, CA
November 2024
16
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Pacific Palisades, CA
August 2024
07
Wednesday
Camp Event
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Newbury Park, CA
July 2023
21
Friday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Ladera Ranch, CA
May 2023
08
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chino, CA
December 2022
24
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Beverly Hills, CA
January 2022
29
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Laguna Beach, CA
December 2021
19
Sunday
House Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Palm Springs, CA
02
Thursday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
Setup requirements
A table and power source is all I need.
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