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AWARDS & RECOGNITION'S

2019 - Best Director - Oniros Film Awards

2019 - Best Indie Feature - Oniros Film Awards

2020- Nominated Best Feature - Florence Film Awards

2020 - Nominated Best Director - Florence Film Awards

2020 - Best Director - IndieFEST Film Awards 

2020- Best Feature Film - IndieFEST Film Awards

2020- Best Director - New York Movie Awards

2020- Best Feature Film - New York Movie Awards

2020- Best Director - Vegas Movie Awards

2020 - Best Narrative Feature - Vegas Movie Awards

2020 - Nominated Best Feature - Gold Movie Awards

2020 - Best Producer - Gold Movie Awards

2020 - Nominated Best Narrative Feature - Changing Face Int. Film Awards

2020- Nominated Best Feature Film - Calcutta Int. Film Festival

2020 - Best Feature Film - Calcutta Int. Cult Film Festival

2020 - Best Narrative Feature - Pinnacle Film Awards

2020 - Best Director - Pinnacle Film Awards

2020 - Best Narrative Feature - Virgin Springs International Film Awards

2020 - Nominated Best Feature Film - Golden Galaxy Awards

2020 - Best Director - Hollywood blood Horror Film Festival

2020 - Best Feature Film - Hollywood Blood Horror Film Festival

2020 - Nominated - Best Narrative Feature - Tagore International Film Festival

2020 - Best Director - Tagore International Film Festival

2020 - Best Feature Film - Mindfield Film Festival LA

2020- Best Director - Mindfield Film Festival LA 

2020 - Best Director - Royal Wolf Film Festival

2020 - Best Feature Film - Royal Wolf Film Festival

2020 - Green Chilli International Film Festival - Best Feature Film

2020 - Green Chilli International Film Festival - Best Director

2020 - Pattaya International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

2020 - Pattaya International Film festival - Best Director

2022 - Pattaya International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

2021- Canadian Screen Awards - Nominated Best Director - TV Movie

2021 - Canadian Screen Awards - Nominated - Best TV Movie

2021 - Canadian Screen Awards - Nominated - Best Writing TV movie

2021 - Oniros Film Awards - Best Indie Feature

2021 - Hollywood Blood Horror Festival - Best Feature

2021 - Virgin Springs International Film Festival - Best Director

2021 - Virgin Springs International Film Festival - Best Feature

2021 - Calcutta International Cult Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

2021 - Anubhav International Film Festival - Best Director

2021 - Anubhav International Film Festival - Best Thriller Feature Film

2021 - Black Swan International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

2021 - Gangtok International Film festival - Best Narrative Feature

2021 - indieFest Film Awards - Best Feature

2021 - World Film Carnival - Best Horror Feature Film

2021 - Montreal Independent Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

2021 - Tagore International Film festival - Best Feature

2021 - Big Ben International Film festival - Best Narrative Feature

2021 - Pinnacle International Film Awards - Best Feature Film

2021 - Sun of The East (TIFF) - International Film festival - Best Feature

2022 - Multi Dimension International Film Festival - Best Feature

2022 - Pattaya International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

2022 - Wonderland International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature

2022 - Florence Film Awards - Best Feature Film

2022 - Canadian Screen Awards - Best Writing TV Movie

2022 - Nominated Best Feature Film - Jean Luc Godard Awards

2022 - Nominated Best Sound Design - Golden Merlion Awards

2023 - Kalakari Film Festival - Nominated Best Feature Film

2023 - Nominated Best Horror Film - Lonely Wolf International Film Festival

2023 - Nominated Best Feature Film - Lonely Wolf International Film Festival

2023 - Nominated Best Low Budget Feature - Lonely Wolf International Film Festival

2023 - Nominated Best Makeup/Hair - Lonely Wolf International Film Festival

2023 - Nominated Best Production - Lonely Wolf International Film Festival

1990-1991- Advertising Award of Excellence - ADS&SALES

1991 - Gold Album - Helix Music Video

1986 - Nominated Prix Gemini Award - Best Music Production

1985 - Platinum Album - Honeymoon Suite Music Video

1985 - Gold Album - Honeymoon Suite Music Video

1978- Golden Venus Medallion - Miami Int. Film Festval

1979 - Silver Medal - Brighton International Film festival

1978 - Silver Medal - Santa Barbara Film Festival

2012 - Nominated -Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award 

2008 London's Feature Company Award - Canada

2005 - Star Award - Superior Technology Award - NAB

2005 - Canadian Innovation Award - CME

2005 - Bell Canada Product Innovation Award

2003 - Mario Award - Best New Technology - NAB

ABOUT ALLEN KOOL

 

Allen has been involved in the Film and Television industry since the early 60's . During this time he has become renowned for his achievements. His career commenced with more than 20 years employment with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) where he involved himself in all areas of film and television production. In 1982 Allen worked as a Director of the CBC National News with Knowlton Nash.

In 1972, Allen formed his own film company Future Film Productions Ltd., as President, Director, Producer. His award winning company specialized in a number of futuristic film formats such as Imax. as well as productions focused on music, such programs as "I am your child" with Barry Manilow, "Floating over Canada" with Murray McLaughlan, Gemini Award winning programs.Since than Allen has produced/directed  a number of film and television programs, corporate films, documentaries, and music videos.

In 1978, Allen partnered with John and Sarah Stoneman to form Mako Films Ltd. A Toronto based award winning company specializing in underwater film making, where he produced a number of underwater films, documentaries, and TV programs, and was the Creator of the Imax film Nomads of the Deep.

In 1985, Allen formed Take 3 Film Productions ltd. which producing corporate videos, music videos and commercials..

In 1990, Allen Founded Bluestar Motion Pictures Ltd. producers, of film, and television programming.

In 1993, founded Puppettoons Film & Theatre Company, specializing in live children's and family entertainment, as well as animations.

In 1999, Allen founded Quantum5x Systems Inc. (Q5X) an award winning company which innovates and manufactures wireless technologies for the film, television and sports broadcast industries. 

In 2017, Allen formed AKOOLFILM COMPANY a Multi International Award Winning company in development and production of feature films for theatrical and streaming distribution. "The Sanctuary",

"The Taste of Blood", "Cry of Silence",

"The Other Half", "New Dawn". "Fertile Territory"."False Promises"

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Member of the Canadian Media Producers Association.

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Member of the ACADEMY of CANADIAN CINEMA & TELEVISION

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CONTACT

 

 

allenkool@akoolfilm.com

Tel: 226-377-7097

 

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