BPS 449: From Setbacks to Festival Wins: The Filmmaking Path of Dawn Fields

BPS 449: From Setbacks to Festival Wins: The Filmmaking Path of Dawn Fields

Dawn Fields is a Los Angeles-based producer, writer, and director whose journey through the film industry is marked by both struggle and triumph. Beginning her career as a production assistant in Atlanta, she quickly discovered her true passion was behind the camera. After relocating to Los Angeles with nothing but determination, she worked in distribution and acquisitions before founding Palm Street Films. From early crowdfunding attempts like Zombie Elves to the painful shutdown of Shattered Love, Dawn’s career has been shaped by hard-earned lessons in persistence, preparation, and the realities of independent filmmaking.

Her breakthrough came when she stepped into the director’s chair, turning setbacks into opportunities with projects like 209, Found, and Fragile Storm starring Lance Henriksen. Along the way, she learned to navigate the challenges of crowdfunding, casting, and maintaining creative control while still building credibility and an audience. Today, she not only develops new projects but also shares her knowledge through seminars and script contests, guiding emerging filmmakers. Her story stands as a powerful example of resilience in filmmaking—showing that while the path may be filled with setbacks, passion and persistence can transform failures into lasting successes.


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BPS 046: Sold a MILLION DOLLAR Spec Script & Was SHOCKED at What Happened Next with Diane Drake

BPS 046: Sold a MILLION DOLLAR Spec Script & Was SHOCKED at What Happened Next with Diane Drake

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Listen to This If Your Screenwriting Career is Going Nowhere

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22 Touko 20193min

BPS 045: How People Around You Can Hurt Your Screenwriting Dreams

BPS 045: How People Around You Can Hurt Your Screenwriting Dreams

I wanted to do an episode on this subject for a long time.“You are the average of the five people you spend most of your time with.” – Jim RohnI wish I had someone to tell me this early on my screenwr...

15 Touko 201911min

Never Stop the Screenwriting Hustle

Never Stop the Screenwriting Hustle

Every week I'll be posting new videos as part of my Bi-Weekly Motivation Series to help the #IFHTribe along with their filmmaking and/or screenwriting path. We all need some help, guidance, motivation...

8 Touko 20194min

BPS 044: The Art of Writing the GREAT Screenplay with Linda Seger (CROSSOVER EVENT)

BPS 044: The Art of Writing the GREAT Screenplay with Linda Seger (CROSSOVER EVENT)

Today on the show we have the legendary Linda Segar. Linda was one of my first ever interviews back when I launched Indie Film Hustle and her episode is by far one of the most popular ever. Here's som...

30 Huhti 20191h 27min

BPS 043: The Meditating Screenwriter - How to Be More Creative

BPS 043: The Meditating Screenwriter - How to Be More Creative

Over the years I have mentioned my meditation practice and how important it is in my daily routine on the show. Many of the #IFHTribe have asked me to do an entire episode on meditation and the import...

11 Huhti 201927min

BPS 042: No Bullscript - Screenwriting Advice from the Executive's Perspective with Danny Manus

BPS 042: No Bullscript - Screenwriting Advice from the Executive's Perspective with Danny Manus

Today on the show we have an author, writer, and former development executive, Danny Manus. Danny parlayed his career as a development executive in Hollywood to becoming an in-demand script consultant...

3 Huhti 20191h 18min

BPS 041: Ordinary vs Special World's on the Hero's Journey with Chris Vogler

BPS 041: Ordinary vs Special World's on the Hero's Journey with Chris Vogler

We have all heard about Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey by this point but what is it really. Chris Vogler, the author of The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers and the man who brought the...

27 Maalis 201918min

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