Honoree Info
Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society
Allan Schollnick
Business Development Executive, Iron Mountain Entertainment Services
Allan Schollnick
Business Development Executive, Iron Mountain Entertainment Services
Company Name
Outstanding Service to the Society (Schollnick) - More Info
Award Description
The Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society recognizes individuals for dedicated service to the Society over a sustained period of time. Particular emphasis is to be placed on service performed at the Section level.
Award Citation
The 2019 Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society is awarded to Allan Schollnick in recognition of more than 30 years of service to the Hollywood Section, including multiple terms as Section Manager, Secretary/Treasurer, and Chair. A SMPTE Member since 1978, Allan has succeeded in producing events and raising sponsorships for the Hollywood Section, and has also been a SMPTE champion, promoting the Society to other organizations at industry events. Allan exemplifies SMPTE leadership -- never saying no, always volunteering, and sharing his expertise for the benefit of others.
Honoree Bio
Allan Schollnick has decades of experience in post-production, and technical services. He is currently a Senior Business Development Executive with Iron Mountain Entertainment Services, which focusses on content archiving, both digital, and physical. Mr. Schollnick has held key management positions at THX Ltd., Director of Program Development; DreamWorks SKG Technical Head International Theatrical Technical Operations; Turner Broadcasting Director of Operations International Dubbing, and at The Walt Disney Company, as Manager of Technical Dubbing Operations and Manager of Mastering Quality Control at Buena Vista Worldwide Services. Additionally, Allan has held several key positions with the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers as a member for over 30 years, Allan has been: Past Chair, Hollywood Section Chair, Secretary Treasurer, Section Manager, Sponsorship Chair, and national sponsorship Co-Chair. Allan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix in Global Business Management, and an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Communications, Television and Film - Monroe Community College Rochester NY.