Paulson has starred in Ryan Murphy’s hit FX anthology series “American Horror Story” since 2011, playing different characters in each of the show’s seasons.
Previous Heart of Sarajevo honorees include actor Gael Garcia Bernal, Oscar-winning No Man's Land director Danis Tanovic and British director Mike Leigh.
“Pin Cushion” was described by the section’s artistic director Giona Nazzaro as a “cruel, very colorful film that signals the talent of a very promising director.”