Pruitt Allen

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Hello, my name is Pruitt Allen and I'm a Director of Photography, videographer and producer currently shooting in metro Washington, DC. I have worked on everything from feature films to narrative short films to documentaries to news and events. I have consistent repeat clients, and a non-profit video I co-produced and shot won a 2007 Telly Award, so I'm recognized by employers and peers as an excellent cameraman and a coordinated and inventive producer.

I am preparing to shoot my second film as the DP, and I have shot the DC segments of several documentaries from all over the world, but I'm interested in all kinds of formats and projects.

Hopefully my website (www.PruittAllen.com) and the projects listed on it will speak for itself; have a look at the sections on my producing and DP/Camera credits, along with links to some of the projects I have coming out soon. Please
feel free to give me a call at 240-271-2389 to discuss opportunities you might
have coming up. I'd be delighted to work for you.

Director of Photography and Lighting Cameraman

• Come What May -- Advent Film Group
Full independent feature film shot on the Canon XH-A1 with Redrock M2 35mm film adapter.

• MAC Cosmetics Fafi Line Introduction -- MAC Cosmetics
Corporate in-house branding video and master class shot as part of a new line roll-out.

• Newt Gingrich Interview -- Gather.com/Puritano Media Group
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich interviewed by musician John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting.

• Running On Fumes (Alternative-Fuels Documentary) -- Running On Fumes Films
Interviews and supporting shoot for a documentary examining the viability of various alternative fuel options.

• As-Yet Untitled Documentary on the Modern Space Movement Interview and supporting shoot for a documentary on various aspects of the current space industry.

• Hometown Heroes Interstitial Segment Interviews -- WETA Public Television
Interviews with metro DC figures important to the community.

• Around Town Arts Program -- WETA Public Television
Coverage of new developments in the museum and arts community in metro DC.

• Historical Documentary on a Non-Disclosable Topic -- CKF Productions
Interview and supporting shoot for a historical documentary, including shooting at the Library of Congress.

• Guantanamo and Habeas Corpus Forum -- ACLU of Virginia/Shotgun Shakespeare Productions
Coverage of the panel discussion on Guantanamo detainees and habeas corpus rights.

• Honoree Video on Barbara Kopple, Documentary Filmmaker -- Brighid Media
Interviews for award honoree producer/director Barbara Kopple.

• Fragrance-Inspired Desserts -- Thierry Mugler/Macy’s/InStyle Careers
Pastry and desserts master class with Johnny Iuzzini, Beard award-winning pastry chef at Restaurant Jean Georges.

• Springfield Challenger Fundraising Video -- Shotgun Shakespeare Productions
Field producer and Director of Photography for a promotional and fundraising video. Winner, 2007 Telly Award for Non-Profit Fundraising/Promotional Video.

• Sour Milk and Honey -- Atrium Productions
Extensive b-roll and classroom/workshop footage for the documentary film on Israeli-Palestinian relations.

• The Blown Years -- Bottom of the Barrel Productions
Short comedic film produced for the Washington, DC 48-Hour Film Project.

• Suicide Cafe -- Bottom of the Barrel Productions
Short film produced as part of a series done in repertory style, with a consistent group of actors and crew.

• Three Frogs and an Elevator -- Bottom of the Barrel Productions
Short film produced for the Washington, DC 48-Hour Film Project.

• Desire Caught By the Tail -- Banished? Productions
Video shot for the multi-media production of Pablo Picasso's play, produced for the Capitol Fringe Festival.

• Beauty In the Eye Of the Beheld -- Art Palette Productions
Reenactments and interviews for a documentary examining perceptions and realities of feminine beauty.

• Drag Bingo – June Brides! Event Coverage -- AASC / Shotgun Shakespeare Productions
Co-producer and DP for coverage of the fund-raising event for the Alliance of AIDS Services of the Carolinas. Interviewed participants, filmed performances and captured the flavor of the bingo game leaders.

• You’ll Never Make Me Blue Music Video -- Mediation Productions
Music video produced for local musical artist Imaniah.

• Y-Me Walk To Empower Event Coverage -- Shotgun Shakespeare Productions
Event coverage and interviews for the breast cancer support network’s fund-raising event.


Camera Department Head
• Jazz In the Diamond District -- SoBlu Productions
Second camera operator, 1st AC and coordinator of the camera department for the feature motion picture, shot on two Sony F900 CineAltas.


Camera Highlights
• Oprah Winfrey -- Harpo Productions
Second camera for several segments filmed in New York for the Oprah Winfrey show.

• America’s Most Wanted -- Fox Television
Second camera for 2003 Season Opener.
• Biography -- A&E Television / Feury-Grant Productions
Primary and second camera work for several segments of the program.

• Martha Graham Dance Company and William Safire -- Americans For the Arts / Creative Video
Primary camera for a performance by the Martha Graham Dance Company and lecture by Mr. Safire at the Eisenhower Theater in the John F. Kennedy Center.

• Deloitte Advisors National Conference -- Creative Video
Camera operator at a planning meeting for the consulting group, featuring a speech by Colin Powell.

• Take Back America 2006 and 2007 National Conference -- Natalie P. Shear Associates / PSAV
Camera operator at an agenda-building conference for national political progressive groups.

• Women Of Vision 2006 Annual Gala -- Women In Film and Video
Camera operator at WIFV’s annual gala honoring women in film and video production.

• National Hospice Foundation Annual Simulcast -- Limelight Productions
Studio camera operator for a three-hour national videocast, shot at National Geographic Studios.

• Dane Cook In Concert -- University of Maryland / Event Tech
Comedian Dane Cook’s concert at the University of Maryland.


Television / Film Gaffer:
• Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs Interview -- ABC / Viewpoint Communications
Opening interview of ESPN’s broadcast of the Redskins playoff game.

• Cold Turkey Maryland Quit Smoking Program -- Proxy Films, Jonathan Green, Producer/Director
30-second television commercial promoting smoking cessation.

• Faces Of September 11 -- KCAL / KCBS, CBS Network, Viacom
1-hour TV Documentary on September 11.

• The Jazz Collection Infomercial -- Time/Life Records / Viewpoint Communications
30-minute infomercial for Time/Life, filmed on location at Blues Alley.

• MDA Telethon for the Metro DC Area – 2005/2006 -- Muscular Dystrophy Association and WBDC-50
Annual MDA Labor Day Telethon (the “Jerry Lewis” telethon).

• Fila Product Comparison Internal Videos 2006 -- Fila / Food Chain Productions
Comparison of various running shoes, both in lab setting and outdoors.

• Black History Month, Health Update, Spring Fashion Preview and Mother’s Day Segments -- BET
Series of short segments broadcast on BET.

Long experience as a DP, camera operator, gaffer, grip, swing, audio hand, dolly and rigging grip, event-lighting LD and other roles common to small-crew shoots. Also experienced as a producer, director and AD.

2007 Telly Silver Award as producer/DP

BS, Psychology, Appalachian State University, Concentrations in Literature, Communications and Philosophy

Sony EX-1, Letus adapter with lenses, lighting and audio gear available.

Expert pocket billiards player.

Virginia
North Carolina
District of Columbia

German: C

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Basic Driving (PLG)
Fire Guard license, state of New York