AKOOLFILM COMPANY
AWARDS & RECOGNITION'S
1986 - Nominated Prix Gemini Award - Toronto Ontario
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 - Nominated - Best Narrative Feature - 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 - Best Director - Pattaya International Film Festival
2020 - Best Narrative Feature - Pattaya International Film Festival
2020 - Best Narrative Feature - Green Chilli International Film Festival
2020 - Best Director - Green Chilli International Film Festival
2020 - Best Narrative Feature - Pinnacle Film Awards
2020 - Best Director - Pinnacle Film Awards
2020 - Best Narrative Feature - Wonderland International Film Festival
2020 - Best Narrative Feature - Old monk International Film Festival
2020 - Nominated - Best Narrative Feature - Golden Earth Film Awards
2020 - Nominated - Best Director - Golden Earth Film Awards
2020 - Best Director - Golden Earth Film Awards
2020 - Best Narrative Feature Film - Rosebud International Film Festival
2021 - Nominated Best TV movie - Canadian Screen Awards
2021 - Nominated Best Director TV movie - Canadian Screen Awards
2021 - Best Indie Feature Film - Oniros Film Awards
2021 - Best Horror Feature Film - Virgin Springs Cinefest
2021 - Best Narrative Feature - Virgin Springs Cinefest
2021 - Best Feature Film - Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
2021 - Best Director - Virgin Springs Cinefest
2021 - Best Narrative Feature - Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
2021 - Best Director - Anubhav International Film Festival
2021 - Best Thriller Feature Film - Anubhav International Film Festival
2021 - Black swan International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature
2021 - Gangtok International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature
2021 - IndieFEST Film Awards - Best Feature
​2021 - Perak Cave International Cine Carnaval - Best Narrative Feature
2021 - World Film Carnival - Best Horror-Feature Film
2021 - Cult Critic International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature
2021 - Montreal Independent Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature
2021 - Boston Independent Film Awards - Best Feature Film
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 - Winner Best Feature
2022 - Pattaya International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature Film
2022 - Wonderland International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature Film
2022 - Florence Film Awards - Best Feature Film
2022 - Tagore International Film Festival - Best Horror/Science Fiction/Feature Film
2023 - Black Swan International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature
2023 - 8 & Halfilm Awards - Winner Best Feature film
2023 - 8 & Halfilm Awards - Winner Best Dark Drama
2023 - 8 & Halfilm Awards - Best Picture
2023 - New York Arthouse Film Festival - Winner Best Director
2023 - Milan Gold Awards - Winner Best Feature Film
2023 - Hollywood Gold Awards - Winner Best Feature Film
2023 - Florence Film Awards - Winner Best Feature Film
2023 - International Gold Awards - Winner Best Feature Film
2023 - New York Movie Awards - Winner Best Feature Film
2023 - Sweet Democracy Film Festival - Winner Casting Director
2023 - Sweet Democracy Film Festival - Winner Best Feature Film
2023 - Multi Dimension Independent Film festival - Winner Best Indie Feature
2023 - Vegas Movie Awards - Winner Best Drama
2023 - Vegas movie Awards - Winner Best Producer
2023 - CineGlobal Film Festival - Winner Best Drama Film
2023 - World Film Carnival - Winner Best Director
2023 - IndieFEST Film Awards - Winner Best Direction
2023 - Brandenburg International Film Festival - Best Feature Film
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1990-1991- Advertising Award of Excellence - ADS&SALES
1991 - Gold Album - Helix Music Video
1986 - Nominated Prix Gemini Award - Toronto Ontario
1985 - Platinum Album - Honeymoon Suite Music Video
1985 - Gold Album - Honeymoon Suite Music Video
1978 - Golden Venus Medallion - Miami Int. Film Festival
1979 - Silver Medal - Brighton International Film festival
1978 - Silver Medal - Santa Barbara Film Festival
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2012 - Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award Nomination
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.
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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.
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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.
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In 1985, Allen formed Take 3 Film Productions ltd. which producing corporate videos, music videos and commercials..
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In 1993, founded Puppettoons Film & Theatre Company, specializing in live children's and family entertainment, as well as animations.
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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.
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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" ,"Broken Bond, "Fertile Territory"
J-Money", "Gates of Mercy", "Trickle & FLOW".
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2023 - Best Director - 8 & Halfilm Awards
​2023 - Best narrative Feature - Michelangelo Film Festival
​2023 - Best Casting Director - 8 & Halfilm Awards
2023 - Best Independent Film - 8 & Halfilm Awards
​2023 - Best Feature Film - Hollywood Gold Awards
​2023 - Best Feature Film - ​​​​​​​​​​​​Accolades Global Film Competition
2023 - Best Director - Black Swan International Film Festival​​​
2023 - Best Director - Pinnacle Film Awards
2023 - Best of the Show - Pinnacle Film Awards
2023 - Best Feature Film - Pinnacle Film Awards
​2023 - Best Drama - ​Frida Film festival - Cannes
​2023 - Best International Feature Film - ​Dallas Film Festival
​2023 - Best Director - Detroit International Film Festival
​2024 - Best Director - Cannes World Art Festival
​2024 - Best Feature Film - Cannes World Art Festival
​2024 - Best Independent Film - Cannes World Art Festival
​2024 - Best Director - Big Ben International Film Festival
​2024 - Best Narrative Feature Film - Big Ben International Film Festival
​2024 - Critics Choice Award - Big Ben International Film Festival
​2024 - Best Director - Brussels World Film Festival
​2024 - Best Feature Film - Brussels World Film Festival
2024 - Best Feature Film - Denver Movie Awards
2024 - Best Indie Feature Film - International Film Market (IFM)
​2024 - Best Director - ​​World Film Festival In Cannes
​2024 - Best Narrative Feature Film - Hollywood On The Tiber Film Awards
​2024 - Best Picture - International Network Film Festival -(IF Indie Festival)
​2024 - Best Mystery Film - Cinema Paradiso International Film Awards
2024 - Best Arthouse Narrative Feature Film - Blue Danube Int. Film Festival
​2024 - Best Narrative Feature Film - Casino Film Festival
​2024 - Best Feature Film - Indie Filmmaker Hall of Fame Awards 2024 Rome
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