Allen Clements

Allen J. Clements (born 1978) is an American filmmaker, content strategist, and biodynamic farmer. He is an Emmy-nominated director known for his work in documentary filmmaking and commercial production, with over 25 years in the film and video industry. Clements has directed documentary films and television commercials, including the Emmy-nominated PBS docuseries Dismantling Democracy.

Beyond his media career, Clements applies principles of biodynamic agriculture, permaculture, and ecological systems thinking to content marketing and brand strategy. He is a certified Biodynamic Practitioner and co-founder of Dark Hollow Biodynamic farm in Pennsylvania, where he applies regenerative agriculture principles. Clements is also known for his earlier work as a guitarist and vocalist in indie rock bands Claymore and Victim of Modern Age.

Early life and education

Allen Clements was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. The band toured the East Coast and released the album Channels Like Capillaries (2004) on Universal Warning Records, performing with acts including Brand New, Hey Mercedes, and Mae.

Clements graduated in 2003 with a degree in Marketing and Business Administration, focusing on market research and business analytics. The company specialized in animation, visual effects, documentaries, and commercial production, serving clients including the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, Penske Corporation, and Universal Warning Records. The film uses archival footage, home movies, and interviews to chronicle the venue's cultural impact. A review in Lancaster Online praised Clements' work, noting that "his perspective as a musician gives the film its sense of authority" and that the documentary "succeeds in pointing out the source of the club's success."

MAKE Films and later work

In 2016, Clements joined MAKE Films as Senior Producer. During his tenure, he directed broadcast commercials and documentary films for major brands including The Hershey Company, Penn State, Cisco, Novo Nordisk, Armstrong Flooring, Tower Health, and Giant Food Stores. The documentary was nominated by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in the category of "Documentary – Cultural | Topical."

Dark Hollow Biodynamic

In 2022, Clements co-founded Dark Hollow Biodynamic (also known as Gnomewood Farm), a 13-acre agroforestry farmstead in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. The farm specializes in applying biodynamic principles to agroforestry systems, cultivating non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and mushrooms. Contributor to Heart & Soil Magazine on regenerative agriculture topics

Discography

Call Before You Dig by Muon Nutrino (1998) Found Underneath by Claymore (2002) Channels Like Capillaries by Victim of Modern Age (2004)