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Lesley Powers
“I have a deep need to take care of my characters. It’s not that I don’t want to go down the dark avenues — I want to hold their hands down the dark avenues.”
- Greta Gerwig
Hi, I’m Lesley Powers, I’m a director and writer based in Los Angeles. Working primarily in the dramedy and horror genres, 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. Before I began directing I worked as an indie film Producer in Nashville, TN - producing countless shorts and three feature films.
I'm currently directing the web series - This is a Lot, collaborating with the show’s creator (and childhood friend) to bring a fresh perspective to the “joys” of motherhood. You can find our episodes here. Additionally I'm in development for my first feature film - Besties!, gearing up to shoot my 7th short film - Careless, and seeking representation.
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.