Hi, I’m Lesley Powers, a writer/director/producer based in Los Angeles. I tell stories about everyday characters who find themselves in extraordinary situations. The everyday characters are inspired by growing up in an Indiana town so small that we had a ‘drive your tractor to school’ day every year. I was a Top 10 competitor for the SheDirected competition helmed by Kate Bosworth. I’ve directed six short films and a ten episode web series that have screened at Oscar Qualifying festivals worldwide, and have worked with talent such as John Michael Higgins and Dot-Marie Jones.  I've written several features and TV pilots which I'm currently submitting for writing contests across the country.

 

I've also worked as an indie film Producer - producing countless shorts and three feature films; a casting assistant on several projects; and an actor/on camera interviewer. 

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I'm a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, a board member of the Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) where I hold the position of co-chair for our Rising Director Fellowship, and a proud Mom to my son Luca.