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 409: How to Make Indie Films That Make REAL Money with J. Horton

BPS 409: How to Make Indie Films That Make REAL Money with J. Horton

Today on the show we have filmmaker and Filmtrepreneur J. Horton. Jason has been in the film industry for as long as I have and has been making movies ever since. What sets him apart from other filmma...

6 Maalis 20251h 10min

BPS 408: The Patronized Self-Distribution (PSD) Model with Zach Lona and Anthony Gibson

BPS 408: The Patronized Self-Distribution (PSD) Model with Zach Lona and Anthony Gibson

Our guests today are filmmakers and developers, Zach Lona and Anthony Gibson. Zach is the founder of Chicago-based film production company, Eleusinian Productions studio that invented the Patronized S...

27 Helmi 20251h 9min

BPS 407: Unforgettable Storytelling Phillip Andrew on Creativity, Leadership, and Resilience

BPS 407: Unforgettable Storytelling Phillip Andrew on Creativity, Leadership, and Resilience

On today's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of creativity, resilience, and the art of storytelling with Phillip Andrew, a multi-talented producer, motivational speaker, and DJ from Los Ange...

20 Helmi 202555min

BPS 406: Unveiling the Art of Screenwriting A Journey with Kristin Overn

BPS 406: Unveiling the Art of Screenwriting A Journey with Kristin Overn

There’s a certain magic in the way creativity stirs the soul, and on today’s episode, we welcome Kristin Overn, a seasoned producer and the visionary behind the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards...

13 Helmi 202555min

BPS 405: How to Shoot 360 Video & Actually Make Money with Josh Gibson

BPS 405: How to Shoot 360 Video & Actually Make Money with Josh Gibson

Today, we welcome Josh Gibson, a pioneer in the realm of 360-degree video and the founder of 360 Video Academy. With a deep understanding of immersive storytelling, he guides us through the labyrinth ...

6 Helmi 202554min

BPS 404: Hollywood Directing: How to Choose the Right Lens for Your Shot with Gil Bettman

BPS 404: Hollywood Directing: How to Choose the Right Lens for Your Shot with Gil Bettman

In today’s episode, I wanted to give you a sneak peek of one of the best selling filmmaking courses on Udemy right now, Hollywood Film & Television Directing Masterclass with former guest and master f...

30 Tammi 20258min

BPS 403: Cinematic Masterclass with Philip Bloom

BPS 403: Cinematic Masterclass with Philip Bloom

Today on the show we have a legend in the filmmaking blogosphere, award-winning cinematographer Philip Bloom. Philip is a world-renowned filmmaker who, for the past 10 years of his 27-year career has ...

23 Tammi 20251h 22min

BPS 402: Behind the Curtain of Blackmagic Design with President Dan May

BPS 402: Behind the Curtain of Blackmagic Design with President Dan May

If you are an avid listener of this podcast you know how much I LOVE Blackmagic Design products. From giving away Davinci Resolve for free to releasing a 4K Pocket Camera with RAW, Blackmagic is truly...

16 Tammi 20251h 3min

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