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We are currently editing a promo reel for our theatrical feature “The Story of Dao.”
We are also currently editing a one-hour documentary “Finding Dao.”
3/7/2012
This wonderful article about The Story of Dao was recently posted at Petside.com! Thanks to writer Lavanya Sunkara!
2/17/2012
DAO UPDATE -- NYC filmmaker and professional promo editor Ross Evison has joined the team to put the finishing touches on The Story of Dao promo! Ross is a talented filmmaker in his own right, and we're thrilled that he's taken Dao under his wing! Visit his website at http://www.darksoupfilms.com/
38th EkotopFilm Festival
In Bratislava, Slovakia, Allison recieved the special “Honor of EkotopFilm.” It was indeed quite an honor, as she followed in the footsteps of former recipients Jacques Cousteau and Al Gore. Pictured on the left is Allison with the U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia Theodore Sedgwick. While there, Allison also spoke to students at the University of Bratislava about her filmmaking experiences and The Story of Dao (pictured on right).
11/30/11 
A dear old friend came to visit: Carol Buckley, co-founder of The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee (and her fabulous dog, Java)! Allison & Carol have worked together on two films: The Urban Elephant and Keepers of the Wild. It was great to talk elephants!!
11/11/2011
Allison and Brittany recently attended the 2011 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, where Allison spoke on a panel about contemporary funding and another panel about up-and-coming talent in wildlife documentaries. http://www.jhfestival.org/
8/30/2011
ArgoFilms’ latest production 9/11: WHERE WERE YOU recently premiered on National Geographic. To learn more visit: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/remembering-9-11/4970/Overv...
5/15/2011
Allison Argo embarked on a 6 week scout for THE STORY OF DAO in Thailand. She was joined by cinematographer Joe Pontecorvo and sound recordist/translator Nim Pontecorvo.
Press
"Allison Argo: Documentary filmmaker, The American Dog Magazine"
"I feel like the luckiest person in the world to do what I do, to have the opportunity to make the films that I make and to experience other
species in the intimate way I'm allowed to. Of course with that privilege comes a huge responsiblitliy to bring their stories to the public
and to raise awareness. I feel like I'm a bridge between these beings, who don't speak our language, and the human audience..."
"Allison Argo: Award-winning filmmaker, Cape Codder"
