DIRECTORS

Allison Walsh (they/she) is an independent documentary filmmaker, cinematographer, and fine artist whose work explores identity, culture, spirituality, and the changing landscapes of the Midwest. They were selected as a 2025 PBS Ignite Fellow.

Their debut feature documentary, All of the Above—produced in association with Kartemquin Films—examines religion in public schools. The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2026 and received the Emerging Documentary Jury Award at the Milwaukee Film Festival.

Walsh is also the founder and director of the Big Picture Peoria Film Festival, created from her belief that experiencing film with a live audience is a sacred ritual. As a cinematographer and collaborator, she has contributed to projects for ESPN+, Discovery+, and Magnolia Network, as well as multiple independent feature films, including Time Warp (Tribeca 2026).