
Owner of Allen Film & Video, Ltd.
Toledo, Ohio Area

Owner of Allen Film & Video, Ltd.
Toledo, Ohio Area
I spent nearly two decades in radio before making the move into video. My company was formed in 2001 and since then we have experienced production work in many aspects of film and video. We've produced corporate videos for Fortune 200 companies, state agencies, county resources and local retailers. I've worked on film projects both short and feature length as well as a great deal of content designed for web distribution for clients on state and regional levels. From celebrities to the "everyman", our style of directing puts the on-camera talent at ease. We have developed strategic partnerships that can expand your success with any marketing solution.
Non-profits and fund-raising projects, commercials and narratives are our forte. I shoot in many platforms, but prefer the Sony CineAlta line. We use the Sony XDcam PDW350L and the XDCam PMW-EX1 series of tapeless HD cameras. We also use top of the line sound equipment as well. We edit on the industry preferred Final Cut platform and are experts in encoding top quality HD video for the web. Our scripting is exceptional for productions as short as a TV commercial or as long as a feature film.
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
September 2007 — Present (1 year 11 months)
Allen Film and video uses varying techniques, tools and experiences to create video products for clientele of all sizes and budget abilities.
(Online Media industry)
September 2003 — Present (5 years 11 months)
Outdoor Ohio is a video and podcast entertainment and information website for the hunting and fishing outdoor sports enthusiast. We are stewards of the land, the habitat and the environment.
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
September 2001 — August 2007 (6 years)
At UltiMedia we provided video projects for a variety of clientele, including local commercial customers as well as several national campaigns. We also provided in-studio audio production for vocalists and performers. Through acquisition, UltiMedia evolved into Allen Film & Video, Ltd.
(Entertainment industry)
October 1996 — May 2001 (4 years 8 months)
I was program director and morning show host of this adult contemporary radio station. I was responsible for the musical and promotional direction of the stations as well as part-time staff, station imaging and public interaction.
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
1994 — 1996 (2 years)
2003 — 2003
Hancock Leadership is a program that takes ordinary people and transforms them into extraordinary leaders in their community.
English, Computers, Psychology 1985 — 1987
I fell into my first career, radio, through WOSL, a campus station that didn't even broadcast past the campus walls. But it was enough experience to lead me to an 18 year career, where I eventually became the program manager for an adult contemporary station. The glass ceiling in radio led me to entrepreneurship, and founding my own film and video company in 2001.
Film and video, music composing, hunting and habitat conservation, politics, photography
Chamber of Commerce
2003 Graduate of the Hancock Leadership program
Chairman of the 2003 Hancock Leadership Halloween Parade Committee
Member of the Hancock Leadership Alumni Association
Member of the Hancock County Citizens Sheriff’s Academy Alumni
Past Member of the Findlay Wedding Network
Past Member of the Findlay Downtown Area Association
Past Member of BNI (Business Networking International)
Past Trustee of Chopin Hall, a food and supply service for the unfortunate
Past President, VP, Educational Coordinator, Mentor Coordinator of BNI
Past Kiwanian
Past Trustee of the City Mission of Findlay
Past member of Hancock County Humane Society PR committee
Honorary member of the Chamber’s Heritage Committee 1999-2001
Honorary Member of the Findlay Area Apartment Association (2002-2004)
Office Volunteer of the Year (2000) Hancock County Humane Society
Outstanding Media Representative (2001) MS Society / Toledo Office
Notable Networker (2001, 2004, 2005) Business Networking International
Perfect Attendance Award (2001-2004, 2005) Business Networking International
Gold Club Member, Business Networking International
Appeared on Dr. Laura Television Show, Jan. 2001 and was nationally recognized for my pro-family radio work.
Customer Service Award (2006) Findlay/Hancock County Chamber of Commerce (Now called Greater Findlay, Inc.)
Outstanding Media (2005) NW Ohio March Of Dimes