
LATEST NEWS
Dec 15, 2018
Pop-up film screening in Hong Kong of The Last Pig
In December of 2018, Mayse Artisan Bakery organized a “Cuddly Christmas” vegan buffet accompanied by a screening of The Last Pig at a local pop-up café.
Feb 22, 2014
DuMond Conservancy Presentation
Allison was keynote speaker at the DuMond Conservancy's African Ape Awareness Festival. It was a wonderful event, with all proceeds going to the amazing work of Ofir Drori & LAGA in Africa.
Feb 14, 2014
GENESIS AWARD for PARROT CONFIDENTIAL
PARROT CONFIDENTIAL has received a Genesis Award. These prestigious awards from the Humane Society honor the new and entertainment media for outstanding reporting and creative portrayals of animal protection issues. Congratulations to all parrots and humans who helped breath life into this important film!
Jan 28, 2014
NY WILD Film Festival -- Special Jury Award
PARROT CONFIDENTIAL received a Special Jury Award at the first NEW YORK WILD Film Festival. The film played to a sold-out audience in the EXplorer's Club. Thank you to Nancy Rosenthal, founder and Executive Director, for a fabulous and inspirational festival!
Nov 1, 2013
Kidnapped by Parrots!
It has been a long time since our last update – but I have a great excuse: I was kidnapped by parrots...
Dec 1, 2012
Allison receives "Honor of EkotopFilm"
In Bratislava, Slovakia, Allison followed in the footsteps of Jacques Cousteau and Al Gore to recieve the "Honor of EkotopFilm." She accepted the award from U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia Theodore Sedgwick.
May 17, 2012
Petside.com writes about STORY OF DAO
A wonderful article about The Story of Dao was recently posted at Petside.com. Lavanya Sunkara is a terrific writer, dedicated to protecting the wild and all species in it!
May 9, 2012
DAO
Our team recently completed editing a promo reel for our theatrical feature “The Story of Dao” -- and Allison is nearing completion on the first draft of the screenplay for the film.
Feb 17, 2012
Ross Evison joins the team
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!
Nov 30, 2011
Carol Buckley visits to talk elephants!
A dear old friend came to visit: Carol Buckley, co-founder of The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee (and her fabulous dog, Java)!
Nov 11, 2011
2011 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Fest
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/
Oct 20, 2011
Nice article in 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.
Aug 30, 2011
9/11: WHERE WERE YOU National GeograPhic Premiere
Aug 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...
May 15, 2011
6 Week Scout for Story of Dao
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.