Nemo Allen is a Colombian-American filmmaker whose films explore how people contend with the forces shaping their lives. His short documentary El Bastón, which he directed, shot, and edited, follows the Indigenous Nasa of Colombia as they defend their territory carrying batons in place of arms. The film screened at SXSW, DOC NYC, and the Seattle International Film Festival.
He began his career in journalism at Democracy Now! before reporting on United Nations climate negotiations worldwide. As a cinematographer, his work has screened at the Morelia and Atlanta Film Festivals. His projects have received three National Board of Review awards and have been shortlisted for BAFTA and IDA Awards.
Nemo has held residencies at Yaddo and Woodward. He holds an MFA in Film from The City College of New York and a BA from Wesleyan University, where he studied literature and dance.
He began his career in journalism at Democracy Now! before reporting on United Nations climate negotiations worldwide. As a cinematographer, his work has screened at the Morelia and Atlanta Film Festivals. His projects have received three National Board of Review awards and have been shortlisted for BAFTA and IDA Awards.
Nemo has held residencies at Yaddo and Woodward. He holds an MFA in Film from The City College of New York and a BA from Wesleyan University, where he studied literature and dance.