Craig Allen

Artist, Brainstormer, Business adviser, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Connector, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Producer

Creative executive with record of success in the development & launch of interactive entertainment brands and services on digital platforms, including Web, wireless, interactive television, computer & games consoles. Co-founded Spark Unlimited in 2002. Our company's first game, CALL OF DUTY: FINEST HOUR, was released in the fall of 2004 and generated both critical and commercial success. Currently our group is working on a number of Spark-created Original IPs for next-generation game systems that will feature connected media applications. One of these projects, TURNING POINT: FALL OF LIBERTY, was published by Codemasters in early 2008. Another title, LEGENDARY, will be available in October 2008 and is being published in association with Gamecock and Atari, Inc. Please visit http://www.codemasters.com/turningpoint/ and http://www.legendarythegame.com/ for more information. Prior to Spark I served as the General Manager of Jim Henson Interactive where I worked to unite technology and content around exciting brand opportunities. Participated in the sale of that company to EM.TV. Prior to The Jim Henson Company, I was part of the team that started Disney Interactive where I produced a number of multi-million unit selling video games based on film properties and characters such as TOY STORY, HERCULES and MICKEY MOUSE, among others.

Media and new consumer experiences enabled through technology. Great ideas! Well crafted personal expressions. Understanding the motivators of action. Education. Games. The Beatles. Change.

Creative Business, Creative Development, Media & Marketing, Strategic Planning, Video Games