Jason Allen is a multifaceted individual from Nashville, Tennessee, with a diverse range of skills and accomplishments.
As a writer, he has made a significant impact in the film industry, with his first produced screenplay being the 2009 feature film Lucky Fritz, starring Corey Feldman and Julia Dietze. Since then, he has received numerous accolades for his work, including Best Screenplay honors at the Nashville Film Festival, San Diego Film Awards, Mountain of Laughs Comedy Fest, TSA Screenwriting Awards, and Artlightenment Film Festival.
In addition to his feature film work, Allen has also had success with his short films, including the award-winning "You Destroy Me," "That Smell," "American Sock," and "The Seashell." "American Sock" won Best Short Film at eight different film festivals, while "That Smell" screened at over 80 festivals in 15 countries, including the prestigious SAG-AFTRA Short Film Showcase at New York's Robin Williams Center.
More recently, Allen's films have won Best in Show at the Push Film Festival, Best Screenplay at Video Hackers-Italy, Audience Choice Award at the Flagler Film Festival, Best International Short at the Mestre Film Fest in Venice, and Best Comedy at LaFF-VIN, an annual festival hosted by the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy.
As a filmmaker, Allen has also worked on several assignments, including writing an untitled animated feature for Singapore's Egg Story Creative Productions. In addition to his work in film, he has also had a successful career as a journalist, winning three Associated Press Managing Editors Awards for feature writing.
Throughout his career, Allen's writing and photography have appeared in numerous books, magazines, and newspapers. His versatility and range as a writer and filmmaker have made him a standout in his field, and his numerous awards and accolades are a testament to his talent and dedication.
