Once Upon a Time: Lana Parrilla takes us behind the scenes of her directorial debut

Lana Parrilla will make her directorial debut during Once Upon a Time‘s 150th episode. The actress takes us inside the process with some exclusive photos and fun scoop from directing the April 13th episode.

Day 1 of directing! Walked up to my trailer to find my name tag replaced. Regina/Roni went on hiatus. #OUAT #femaledirector

I loved prep! Here I am with Greg Venturi from the art department collaborating ideas on the Gingerbread House that we get to visit in the episode! Our art department is incredible! What they create is true magic! #impressed #OUAT #femaledirector #art

Directing a Fairy Tale with Dan Payne, Seth Isaac Johnson, and Lily van der Griend. I’m the shrimp in the beret! Voilà! #OUAT #femaledirector

Focused and never without my cheese puffs! #OUAT #femaledirector

With my sis, Rebecca Mader, watching us on playback. If you look closely I’m on screen! Interesting experience directing oneself. #OUAT #femaledirector #Zelena #Regina #sisters

Day 2... Deep in it! #directing #OUAT #femaledirector

One of my favorite parts of this job is working with the actors! Here I am with the very talented Andrew West. He had 8 pages that day and KILLED IT! #OUAT #Henry #femaledirector

Something magical happens in the Gingerbread House that only Craig Clarke from Visual Effects can bring to life! In the background is our witch Chilton Crane. This was definitely one of my favorite sets to work on! #fairytales #OUAT #femaledirector