Paul Coy Allen

Paul Coy Allen is currently one of the most in-demand music video directors today.  Not to carve out a niche in anything, Paul has fielded experience in many different fields in the entertainment industry, and is looking to bridge some more to fine tune his craft. His key to success has been his many relationships and welcoming commitment to helping others succeed.

Born in Chicago Illinois, he moved with his family to California in the early 80’s. Shortly After studying Film and Electronic Arts at Cal State Long Beach, Paul played various roles on numerous productions, including Executive Producer, Producer, and Production Manager. Working on projects for networks including NBC, HBO, Comedy Central, TBS, MTV, VH1, Discovery, E Networks, Nickelodeon, and the CW he became well rounded.

Highly creative and very hands-on, Allen, decided to start his own production company in his early twenties which he started producing, developing and directing his own independent projects including television shows, music videos, and films.

In 1998, Paul began his career in production. He worked for notable production companies such as Tollin/Robbins Prod., Nickelodeon, and MTV taking notes for the day he would form his own.  Coy quickly advanced his way up the ladder within the first few months of his career at Nickelodeon, and was allowed the freedom to learn every part of production.  Early in his career Paul was determined to becoming a renaissance man behind the camera.  He knew that learning the different skill sets would help him to not only delegate as a director, but oversee as a producer.

Paul sold his first official television concept to MTV Networks at an early age, which he co-executive produced. He has also directed and produced various projects, including music videos featuring artists such as Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Katy Perry, Drake & Neon Trees

Specifically with his most recent Timbaland videos, Allen has been given creative leniency, and allowed to expand the music videos to have a narrative thread.  Turning the hit song “Morning After Dark” into a mini-vampire short using influences from the wildly popular “Twilight” and “True Blood” series.  With “If We Ever Meet Again”, Coy turned the music video into a short heist film.  Paul is finding more and more ways to blend genres for a superior product (“If We Ever Meet Again” was number one on a variety of music video channels.) One of his latest projects with billboard chart success, Neon Trees, for song called “1983” revisits a familiar theme from the hit 80’s film “Big”, and features a cameo from Mr. 80’s himself Corey Feldman. This video along with others from Allen’s past sparked a buzz online overnight once released.

It’s in developing these narrative threads that have Paul taking his talents to other directing avenues.  While continuing to perfect his strokes with story telling, Allen’s new endeavor is the world of commercials, TV and features to not only earn his stripes there, yet bring with him the wealth of information he has already acquired in his young, and prestigious career.