YDA JURY 2019: Allison Kunzman


Allison Kunzman
Executive Producer
SMUGGLER
New York, USA

Allison Kunzman is Executive Producer at international production company SMUGGLER whose work spans television commercials, feature and short films, TV series, Documentaries, VR immersive media, fine arts branded installations, as well as Theater. Smuggler has become well known throughout the community and the world for a clear focus on storytelling and for collaborating with first-class talent to create impactful and acclaimed work. At its core, the work she has produced champions storytelling and creativity with passion, precision, integrity, and excellence and regardless of medium or platform.

During her tenure at Smuggler since their inception, SMUGGLER has twice taken home the coveted Cannes Lions Palme d’Or as well as the Cannes Lions Grand Prix, AICP Awards, Tony’s, Olivier’s, the Emmy, the Grammy and D&AD Pencils. SMUGGLER has also been recognized as Production Company of the Year several times by the Clio Awards, British Arrows, and Creativity Magazine.

With well over a decade and a half of production experience all over the globe, SMUGGLER has become a trusted brand for many of the world’s largest corporate clients and a beacon to the best writing and directing talent in the business.