My name is Ally Reed. I am a Los Angeles-based indie filmmaker, particularly specializing in narrative screenwriting and directing. I have an affinity for horror shorts, dramas, thrillers-- anything that elicits a visceral reaction from an audience. Art is supposed to make you feel something. You should never leave a theater feeling content or unchanged. This mindset is what drives me, and this is why I like to be hands-on in as many elements of the filmmaking process as I can.
I got my start in playwriting, which is why my strength lies in my dialogue. My characters always serve as emotional extensions of myself, and I want the audience to feel seen by them. It's often argued that film is the closest form of media to the human psyche, making movies a tangible depiction of dreams. Film theorist Laura Mulvey goes as far as to say that the human mind has a primal scopophilia-- or the love of watching-- which makes the film-viewing experience inherently gratifying. We watch films to fulfill primal desire and to project the private and the internal into a public space to be confronted. All this to say that the relatability of a character and a plot that so poignantly hits a nerve with the audience on a personal level are the most critical aspects of making a film good. These are the things I try to focus on the most in filmmaking.
My most recent project Antlers is now available to stream. This passion project has consumed my life for the past year in the best way. My team and I have poured our blood, sweat, and tears into this film, and I think it really shows. Enjoy, and thank you for checking out my page.