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 010: How to Write a Screenplay That Sells with Michael Hauge

BPS 010: How to Write a Screenplay That Sells with Michael Hauge

You are in for a treat. This week's guest, MICHAEL HAUGE has been one of Hollywood’s top script consultants, story experts, and authors for more than 30 years.He coaches screenwriters, novelists, film...

2 Touko 201852min

BPS 009: How Marketable is Your Film Idea or Screenplay?

BPS 009: How Marketable is Your Film Idea or Screenplay?

So how marketable is your film idea or screenplay? I know so many screenwriters and filmmakers who spend months and sometimes years on an idea that is cool to just themselves. Depending on what you ar...

25 Huhti 201811min

BPS 008: How to Make a Good Script Great with Linda Seger

BPS 008: How to Make a Good Script Great with Linda Seger

How to Make a Good Script Great with Linda SegerLinda Seger is a legend when it comes to screenwriting coaching and script consultant. She's been coaching for over 30 years and pretty much invented th...

18 Huhti 20181h 6min

BPS 007: How to Create an Emotional Impact in Your Screenplay with Karl Iglesias

BPS 007: How to Create an Emotional Impact in Your Screenplay with Karl Iglesias

How to Create an Emotional Impact in Your Screenplay with Karl IglesiasThis week we were lucky enough to have as our guest best-selling author Karl Iglesias. He has written award-winning books includi...

11 Huhti 20181h 3min

BPS 006: How a Screenwriter Becomes a First Time Director with Kelly Fremon Craig

BPS 006: How a Screenwriter Becomes a First Time Director with Kelly Fremon Craig

How a Screenwriter Becomes a First Time Director with Kelly Fremon CraigI'm asked all the time"How does a screenwriter get the opportunity to direct one of their screenplays?"That is the question. In ...

4 Huhti 201846min

BPS 005: The Million Dollar Screenplay with August Rush Screenwriter Paul Castro

BPS 005: The Million Dollar Screenplay with August Rush Screenwriter Paul Castro

We've all read in Variety or The Hollywood Reporter of some no-name screenwriter selling his or her screenplay for a million bucks. Ever wonder how they did it? What structure did they use? What "tric...

27 Maalis 20181h 25min

BPS 004: How to Sell Your Screenplay with Ashley Scott Meyers

BPS 004: How to Sell Your Screenplay with Ashley Scott Meyers

Today's guest is screenwriter/podcaster Ashley Scott Meyers from Sellingyourscreenplay.com. Ashley is a working screenwriter in Hollywood. He also spends his time running a popular screenwriting blog ...

27 Maalis 201851min

BPS 003: Making It in Hollyweird as a Screenwriter with Doug Richardson

BPS 003: Making It in Hollyweird as a Screenwriter with Doug Richardson

Can you imagine having a front row seat to the start of the filmmaking careers of Will Smith, Bruce Willis and Michael Bay? Well this week's guest Screenwriter Doug Richardson did just that. In 1989 2...

27 Maalis 20181h 15min

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