Michael Allen

Vice President, Television at Blackmaled Productions (Malcolm D. Lee)
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(386) 825-5501
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Burbank, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President, Television
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Blackmaled Productions is a film and television company established by filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee dedicated to telling diverse stories that contribute to changing and amplifying the narratives of people of color, and giving a voice to their stories. Oversee and run the company’s scripted and unscripted television development and production under its First Look deal with Universal Television. In 2023 alone, the company has sold multiple projects to Peacock as well as BET+. Serve as Co-Executive Producer on all TV projects. Runs point on pitches and scripts with creators for company projects in development, out in the marketplace, and in production. Cultivate and maintain a wide range of industry relationships and partnerships with networks, studios, production companies, creators, and other talent. Show less

    • Director Of Development - TV
      • Apr 2021 - Jan 2023

      TWP was founded in 2015 by Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak with an eye towards distinct voices and character-driven storytelling; the company's focus is to produce elevated, timely content with an underlying social consciousness. Develop, manage, and oversee the company’s television slate under the overall deal at Warner Bros. Television. While at TWP, projects were set up at HBO Max, Netflix, Apple, Freeform, Quibi, CBS, FOX, and ABC.Oversee both on-set production and creative development on behalf of the company for all of Season Two of Call Me Kat.Served as Co-Producer on Special for Netflix (nominated for four Emmy Awards). Was instrumental in the creative development of the series as well as playing a pivotal role in pre and post-production. Functioned as a lead creative executive on a number of TWP's projects, including all scripted and unscripted series, as well as a number of feature projects including Spoiler Alert for Focus Features. Reviewed and responded to incoming submissions of material for the company's consideration to produce.Developed strong relationships with writers, directors, talent, agents/managers, and other producers with the objective of sourcing new projects and opportunities for collaboration. Show less

    • Creative Executive
      • Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

    • Coordinator
      • Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

    • Executive Assistant
      • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

    • Development Assistant
      • Feb 2015 - May 2017

      SFE focuses on building a valuable library of properties by creating/acquiring, developing, and producing original content for feature films, television, publishing, and digital. SFE will provide new and ongoing franchises in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. The partners of SFE represent decades of experience in entertainment brand building, content strategy, production, talent representation, programming, strategic investment and distribution across all media platforms. Procure and research rights for IP including literary material. Create talent and director lists to package with Silver Fox properties. Write pitch decks, proposals, and treatments. Manage relationship with Vault Comics to leverage their IP with production companies, agents, and managers. Manage the internal development slate, run notes calls and maintain creative agendas. Perform all supporting duties for the President/Head of Development and CEO including calls, scheduling, and day-to-day tasks. Show less

    • Executive Producer
      • May 2013 - Dec 2015

      Executive Producer on "Twinsters." Currently streaming on Netflix and airing on Freeform TV. Adopted from South Korea, raised on different continents & connected through social media, Samantha & Anaïs believe that they are twin sisters separated at birth. Served as a creative Executive Producer by providing notes through production and post production, creative input on marketing materials, and served as a financial Executive Producer by procuring and negotiating investments. • Managed and negotiated the theatrical rollout in over 50 screens nationwide including Boston, New York, and Los Angeles. SXSW 2015 - Documentary Competition Selection SXSW 2015 - Special Jury Recognition for Editing Show less

Education

  • Boston University
    Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Theatre/Theater
    2006 - 2010
  • Fort Worth Country Day

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