Lesley Powers

Powers is a director and writer based in Los Angeles. Working primarily in the dramedy and horror genres, she tells stories about belonging, through the lens of complicated friendships and romantic relationships. Her stories focus on everyday characters that are inspired by growing up in an Indiana town so small that they had a 'drive your tractor to school' day every year. She was a Top 10 competitor for the SheDirected competition helmed by Kate Bosworth. Powers has directed six short films and a ten episode web series that have screened at Oscar Qualifying festivals worldwide, and has worked with talent such as John Michael Higgins and Dot-Marie Jones.

She's proudly 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. Additionally she's in the final stages of casting her debut feature film, Besties!, writing a mini-series pilot and her third feature film.

A graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, member of the Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) where she holds the position of program coordinator on the Rising Director Fellowship, and a proud Mom to her son Luca.