Allison Powell

The view from the Montana Meltdown loop at Gallatin County Regional Park Race directing has always seemed like a great blend of my...

When you’re on set as a PA one of the most important things you can do is ask detailed questions. I am of the opinion that it is better...

Filmmaking was once described to me as a pie eating contest where the prize is more pie. Nothing could be more accurate. When starting...

You’ve got this awesome project you want to get made, you know it’s going to be amazing and everyone should be excited to work on it for...

Things go wrong on set. Pretty much every shoot. Sometimes it’s something small, like not having serving utensils and needing to use...

I’m a big believer is working on as many projects as you can when you are starting out. THe more sets you are on, the more you will...

You get all excited to make a project, you’ve got a script, a crew, actors. But then someone drops out or it starts raining or the...

When I read scripts I see them play out as gorgeous, million dollar Oscar caliber movies. And then I watch the footage we actually shot....

We hear it all the time: You have as many hours in the day as Beyonce. Actually, everyone, everywhere has the same amount of hours in...

When I first moved to LA I was told over and over again “Go to film festivals, meet other filmmakers!” Which is a GREAT idea. IF you have...

You’ve got a script you’re ready to film. Maybe a location and a film date locked, maybe even cast. But who is going to record sound? And...

There are some fantastic location resources out there--peerspace and wrappal to name a few. But what if your project has a really...

Let’s face it: Food can make or break a set. Having good craft services, AKA Crafty will make you set a heaven for everyone working on...

Have you ever given a finished script to friend to help make it and they say, “This is impossible to film” or “We don’t have the money”...

A lot of times I get asked “How much money do I need to make a project?” The answer is entirely dependent on what you want to do with it,...

You’ve got a great script, a good crew, and a bit of money to put towards a project. Woohoo! And you want this project to look good--to...