Allen Mays is a cinematographer and video editor at FP1 Strategies where he is responsible for capturing B-roll for videos and helping the director of photography bring their vision for a video shoot to life. Originally from Little Rock, AR, Mays completed his undergraduate school at Grambling State University and is working towards earning his master’s at Howard University’s film program. Prior to FP1, Mays worked as a freelance cinematographer around the U.S. He also has experience working as a photojournalist and news editor for ABC News.

Career Highlights:

  • Worked as a camera tech at NFL Films
  • Filmed for the Apollo Theatre NYC, Blue Note NYC, Kennedy REACH Center, DC Jazz Festival
  • Filmed music videos for Robert Glasper, Ray Angry, MuMu Fresh, D. Smoke, and Fred Yonnet
  • Barcelona Film Festival Award Winner
  • Shot the Little League World Series for ABC KATV

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