Lester Kyle E. Paes is an educator, filmmaker, and marketing freelancer with interdisciplinary expertise in communication and media studies, film production, marketing and advertising, and research. He is currently an Assistant Professor and Research Chair for the College of Culture, Arts, and Sports at Cebu Normal University, where he also earned his BA and MA in Communication, followed by a Doctor of Arts in Literature and Communication.

He is presently pursuing a PhD in Communication at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. His qualifications are further strengthened by advanced diplomas and certifications in film studies, video production, graphic design, photography, and marketing and advertising. Prior to his full-time academic appointment, he served as a guest lecturer in various universities across Cebu, a graphic designer, and an independent filmmaker. Paes has taken on diverse roles in film—ranging from director and cinematographer to editor, and production designer—with his works earning multiple nominations and awards in national and international film festivals. As a researcher, he has presented scholarly papers on Filipino media practices, digital culture, and Cebuano cinema at academic conferences both nationally and internationally.

His areas of specialization include communication and media studies, Philippine and Cebuano cinema, media and information literacy, visual communication and design, as well as digital marketing and advertising.