Cost of Compassion

Born and raised in the Florence-Graham neighborhood of Los Angeles by his mother and grandmother, Darion Allen is a young black man with a strong sense of self and unwavering respect for all cultures. From a young age, he developed a “by any means necessary” mentality that helped him overcome the perils of my environment. Growing up among an assortment of cultures lead to comfort working with people of all backgrounds, which is a skill Darion incorporates as an aspiring black filmmaker.

Darion is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he attained a B.S. in Personal Finance, B.S. in Communication Arts, Certificate in Digital Studies, and Certificate in Digital Cinema Production

Currently, Darion is a graduate student pursuing his Master's of Fine Arts with Loyola Marymount University's program in Film & TV Production. With an ultimate goal to become a prominent figure in contemporary Hollywood cinema, Darion is dedicated to writing and directing films that encapsulate the essence of the black experience and contribute to the ongoing efforts to develop a holistic image of blackness in film. By focusing on creating authentic depictions of black culture, Darion hopes to bring people closer to understanding what it truly means to be black in this world. Darion plans on serving black and brown communities by designing film curriculums to instill the fundamentals of filmmaking in the next generation of visionaries.