Allen Maris is an experienced VFX consultant and visual effects producer with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a VFX Consultant at New Regency Productions since August 2019, Allen has also maintained a self-employed status in the same capacity since January 2000 and worked as a Visual Effects Producer and Supervisor on a freelance basis since December 2008. Allen's notable past roles include Executive Director of Production - Visual Effects and Visual Effects Producer at Paramount Pictures from May 2004 to December 2008, as well as serving as a Visual Effects Producer at Universal Pictures from January 2002 to January 2004. Allen's educational background includes studies at Truman State University from 1992 to 1995.