Hi, I’m James Allen. I’ve spent more than two decades creating and producing film, TV, and digital content. I’ve led development to delivery on 300+ music videos, 20+ hour-long documentary series for ITV, and three feature films released worldwide. I’ve built and managed offices (including six years at Pinewood Studios) and built a global network of collaborators, including award-winning directors and studio executives. As co-owner of a new agency called The Viral Factory, we produce 200+ reels per month for brands, as a white label solution, by supplying structured systems and remote short form video editors, motion graphics and social media marketing experts. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into cinematic realities, have raised substantial slate funding (over GBP 100M), and am passionate about collaborative teamwork. I’m excited by innovative platforms and, wherever I work, I bring a friendly, pragmatic approach to producing high-quality media with diverse talent around the world.

James Allen

Hi, I’m James Allen. I’ve spent more than two decades creating and producing film, TV, and digital content. I’ve led development to delivery on 300+ music videos, 20+ hour-long documentary series for ITV, and three feature films released worldwide. I’ve built and managed offices (including six years at Pinewood Studios) and built a global network of collaborators, including award-winning directors and studio executives. As co-owner of a new agency called The Viral Factory, we produce 200+ reels per month for brands, as a white label solution, by supplying structured systems and remote short form video editors, motion graphics and social media marketing experts. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into cinematic realities, have raised substantial slate funding (over GBP 100M), and am passionate about collaborative teamwork. I’m excited by innovative platforms and, wherever I work, I bring a friendly, pragmatic approach to producing high-quality media with diverse talent around the world.

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Hi, I’m James Allen. I’ve spent more than two decades creating and producing film, TV, and digital content. I’ve led development to delivery on 300+ music videos, 20+ hour-long documentary series for ITV, and three feature films released worldwide. I’ve built and managed offices (including six years at Pinewood Studios) and built a global network of collaborators, including award-winning directors and studio executives. As co-owner of a new agency called The Viral Factory, we produce 200+ reels per month for brands, as a white label solution, by supplying structured systems and remote short form video editors, motion graphics and social media marketing experts.

I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into cinematic realities, have raised substantial slate funding (over GBP 100M), and am passionate about collaborative teamwork. I’m excited by innovative platforms and, wherever I work, I bring a friendly, pragmatic approach to producing high-quality media with diverse talent around the world.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Producer & Executive Producer
April 1, 2004 - Present
Over the past two decades, I’ve held a range of production roles, culminating in leadership as a Producer and Executive Producer. I’ve built and managed offices (including six years at Pinewood Studios, UK) and led formats from development to delivery across 300+ music videos, 20+ hour-long ITV documentaries, and three feature-length films released internationally. I have also acted as Consultant Producer to animation and live-action projects, and spearheaded the launch of a new media distribution platform; I have raised substantial slate funding and collaborated with Academy Award-winning talent.
Telecommunications consultant at various
April 1, 2000 - September 1, 2004
Recruited for telecoms assignments in Europe, translating bid documents (English to French, Spanish to English); managed sales accounts of Nokia & Siemens network equipment; performed GSM-R network planning and design; recruited technical contractors; liaised between Technical Directors, Project Management and Government departments.
Financial Advisor at various
May 1, 1999 - November 1, 2002
Generated leads and conducted KYC interviews; studied for and passed exams in a broad range of onshore & offshore investment and insurance products; provided FCA/compliant mortgage and financial advice; led a team of four consultants; restructured debt for tax efficiency and credit purposes; ensured licensing, GDPR compliance, and effective client-institution liaison.

Education

GCSE at St. Mary's College for Boys
September 1, 1984 - May 1, 1990
A-Levels at St Mary's College for Boys
September 1, 1990 - May 1, 1992
BA (Hons) in International Business with Japanese at Liverpool John Moores University
September 1, 1993 - May 1, 1997

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications