Allison Walsh
Allison Walsh (she/they) is an independent documentary filmmaker, fine artist, and founder of the Big Picture Peoria Film Festival, dedicated to fostering community connections in the Midwest. Based in Peoria, Illinois, Walsh’s work amplifies underrepresented voices, exploring the complexities of identity, culture, and social change.
A recipient of multiple grants, including the Acorn Equality Grant and Kartemquin Emerging Storyteller Fund, Walsh has collaborated on notable films like The Dilemma of Desire (Maria Finitzo, SXSW), City So Real (Steve James, Sundance, National Geographic), and Time Warp (Allison Berg, upcoming). She’s also a cinematographer and producer for documentaries on ESPN+, Discovery+, and Magnolia Network.
Walsh is the owner of Aluma Media, a creative company dedicated to amplifying diverse voices. Walsh’s feature documentary, All of the Above, is in Association with Kartemquin Films and is currently in post-production.
Walsh holds a BFA from Bradley University and enjoys traveling, speaking Spanish, and playing soccer.