I'm Hugh Allen, a Video Producer, Filmmaker & Photographer with demonstrated experience in Directing, Producing, Videography, Photography & Editing. Storytelling through the medium of video has been my passion since school, and I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in film production. Over the last 10 years, I have worked with Warner Music, OneTribeTV, Pacific Wild, Sea Legacy and more. I’ve been involved in photography, broadcast & web series on subjects concerning fashion, politics and branded content, at all stages of production from conception to distribution. I am committed to merging my interest for audio-visual content & storytelling to create compelling visuals that capture the interest of audiences everywhere. I thrive in collaborative, dynamic environments and bring hands-on experience across directing, producing, videography, photography and editing. My work spans music, documentary, charity and branded content, and I’m passionate about crafting visuals that engage viewers and communicate authentic narratives. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Hugh Allen

I'm Hugh Allen, a Video Producer, Filmmaker & Photographer with demonstrated experience in Directing, Producing, Videography, Photography & Editing. Storytelling through the medium of video has been my passion since school, and I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in film production. Over the last 10 years, I have worked with Warner Music, OneTribeTV, Pacific Wild, Sea Legacy and more. I’ve been involved in photography, broadcast & web series on subjects concerning fashion, politics and branded content, at all stages of production from conception to distribution. I am committed to merging my interest for audio-visual content & storytelling to create compelling visuals that capture the interest of audiences everywhere. I thrive in collaborative, dynamic environments and bring hands-on experience across directing, producing, videography, photography and editing. My work spans music, documentary, charity and branded content, and I’m passionate about crafting visuals that engage viewers and communicate authentic narratives. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m Hugh Allen, a Video Producer, Filmmaker & Photographer with demonstrated experience in Directing, Producing, Videography, Photography & Editing. Storytelling through the medium of video has been my passion since school, and I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in film production. Over the last 10 years, I have worked with Warner Music, OneTribeTV, Pacific Wild, Sea Legacy and more. I’ve been involved in photography, broadcast & web series on subjects concerning fashion, politics and branded content, at all stages of production from conception to distribution. I am committed to merging my interest for audio-visual content & storytelling to create compelling visuals that capture the interest of audiences everywhere. I thrive in collaborative, dynamic environments and bring hands-on experience across directing, producing, videography, photography and editing. My work spans music, documentary, charity and branded content, and I’m passionate about crafting visuals that engage viewers and communicate authentic narratives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Filmmaker/Photographer at Self Employed
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2023
Filming coverage of live events and creative video direction; creating and editing of promotional and informational videos; technical and practical familiarity with cameras; organizational skills
Junior Director/Editor at Warner Music
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Production administration and organization; Directing interviews, live sessions, music videos and other visual content; Press, promotional and event-based photography; Camera Operation and audiovisual management; Video editing & animation
Director of Photography at Ecologist
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Experience shooting on location in remote areas of British Columbia; Director of Photography for web-based short documentaries and branded content; Working closely with crews and contributors from NGOs like Pacific Wild and Sea Legacy; Lighting & Grip Responsibilities; DIT Responsibilities
Director/Producer at Unpromised Land
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directing & producing duties on a feature documentary in the United States; development & pre-production for broadcast & streaming content; securing access to migrant communities & contributors.
Videographer & Editor at Nutmeg
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Editing interview, promo & short documentary content; hiring & management of cast & crew; pre-production administration & organization; director & producer duties producing advertising and charity content.
Director/Producer at Faces of the Cloud Forest
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Shooting on location in remote areas of Uganda; conducting interviews concerning sensitive topics concerning public health & poverty; filming potentially dangerous mammals in remote habitats.
Director/Producer at The Thin Green Line
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Risk assessment of production in a UN Demilitarized Zone; shooting on location in remote areas of Cyprus; hostile environment training and operation; working closely with UN crews and contributors.
Videographer/Photographer at Ecologyst
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Shooting on location in remote areas of British Columbia, CA; director of photography for web-based short docs and branded content; lighting, grip & AV responsibilities; DIT responsibilities.
Videographer/Photographer at Warner Music
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Managing video, photography, social media content and campaigns for music promo; hiring & management of editing teams; commissioning of original content and brand strategy.

Education

BA Film Studies at Oxford Brookes University
January 11, 2013 - January 1, 2015
MA Directing & Producing Science & Natural History Documentary at National Film and Television School
January 11, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Emergency First Aid Training at First Option Safety Group Ltd
January 11, 2021 - January 21, 2021

Qualifications

Emergency First Aid Training
January 1, 2021 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education