A writer, producer and creative rainmaker, Allen has led teams of artists to imagine and realize numerous entertainment projects. This includes creative development for Marvel; multi-park entertainment projects in Dubai and  Abu Dhabi; multi-stage walk-through experiences for cultural destinations in Hong Kong and Osaka; stereographic media attractions for Lego in Germany, England and USA; and numerous simulation experiences for science centers and museum venues in Lisbon, London, Tokyo, San Francisco, Vancouver, Toronto, San Diego, Detroit, and New Orleans. He has consulted on numerous other projects for clients including; Coca-Cola, Kelloggs, Nintendo, Budweiser, General Mills, McDonald’s, Sony, Lockheed Martin, Panasonic, Walt Disney Studios, Paramount, and New Line. 

During his formative years, he went to school under the late, great directors Robert Aldrich at MGM/UA, and Douglas Trumbull during the production of “Blade Runner,” “Brainstorm,” and the development of the Showscan film process.