LEADERSHIP
ALLEN HUNTSPON
FOUNDER | CEO | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Allen Huntspon is a two-time Emmy®-nominated Executive Producer and Director, a two-time Peabody Award-winning journalist, and a James Beard Media Award nominee with a distinguished career overseeing the creative and operational aspects of streaming, digital media, and cable TV productions. Known for his visionary leadership and creative strategy, Allen has worked with some of the most influential media companies in the world, including CNN, VICE Media, Hoorae Media, Tastemade Studios, Universal Pictures, Prime Video, YouTube Originals, BET, and ATTN:.
With a reputation for driving original programming from concept to execution, Allen has earned multiple prestigious awards, including honors from the New York Association of Black Journalists, Global Entertainment Marketing Academy, and Shorty Awards. He has also received nominations from the Daytime Emmy® Awards, News & Documentary Emmy® Awards, GLAAD Media Awards, Streamy Brand Awards, and recognition from the BeyGOOD Foundation. A Morehouse College alumnus with 20 years of experience in documentaries, live broadcast news, branded entertainment, and unscripted television, Allen is recognized for shaping compelling narratives and leading diverse teams to bring impactful, high-quality content to life.
Marina Valle
EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE of PRODUCTION
Marina Valle is an Emmy®-nominated, Webby Award-winning Executive in Charge of Production with an established reputation for successfully leading complex, multi-platform productions from development through delivery. With deep expertise in budget management, scheduling, crew oversight, and creative alignment, she has delivered high-impact content for premier brands and networks including the Sundance Film Festival, Bravo, Showtime, Condé Nast, Discovery Studios, T-Mobile, and UNICEF.
Marina brings operational rigor and strategic foresight to every phase of production, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution without compromising creative vision. Her leadership has supported standout campaigns and original content for titles like Vogue, Teen Vogue, Architectural Digest, and Bon Appétit, while her consulting work has guided narrative and production strategy for clients such as ATTN:, the AFI Film Festival, Motrin, and Johnson & Johnson. Known for her collaborative approach and precision under pressure, Marina is a trusted production executive who drives efficiency, scale, and excellence across the media landscape.
Jared “Heavy” Douglas
CREATIVE CONSULTANT
Jared “Heavy” Douglas is a Director and Producer whose work spans unscripted television, streaming, and branded content. He works closely with One Story Media Group on creative development for original content. Heavy has produced and operated camera on critically acclaimed documentaries including 1969: FBI and the Panther, Let the World See: Emmett Till, and Voices Magnified: Locked Up in America. In reality TV, he specializes in talent producing, bringing a hands-on approach to casting, story producing, and on-set talent management. His series credits include Bravo’s Married to Medicine, VH1’s Black Ink Crew and Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood, MTV’s Love Experiment, and the culturally driven YouTube Originals series A New Green Book, where he served as a Director. Heavy also worked on Profiled: The Black Man with Tina Knowles and OWN’s Love & Marriage: Huntsville, along with format launches like The Impact: Atlanta, and The Impact: New York. In the branded space, his work includes Rising Future Makers and She’s Connected for AT&T, and Fashion Trust for Google. Heavy is known for crafting culturally resonant stories rooted in identity, history, and entertainment across television and digital platforms.