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 022: Lessons From the Screenplay with Michael Turner (CROSSOVER EVENT)

BPS 022: Lessons From the Screenplay with Michael Turner (CROSSOVER EVENT)

Today episode is a CROSSOVER between the IFH Podcast and the Bulletproof Screenplay Podcast. I do this every 6-8 weeks when I find a guest that would be great on both podcasts. On this episode, we hav...

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BPS 021: How to Tell Your Internal Story with Jen Grisanti

BPS 021: How to Tell Your Internal Story with Jen Grisanti

Today on the show we have Hollywood Story/Career Consultant and former Studio Executive Jen Grisanti. Grisanti is also a Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, a former studio executive, ...

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BPS 020: The Six Stages of Character Development with Michael Hauge

BPS 020: The Six Stages of Character Development with Michael Hauge

This week we have a returning guest, screenwriting guru Michael Hauge. On this episode, he discussed The Six Stages of Character Development. A very eye-opening episode. These videos on screenplay str...

18 Jul 201821min

BPS 019: How Screenwriters Can Navigate the Hollywood System with Scott Myers

BPS 019: How Screenwriters Can Navigate the Hollywood System with Scott Myers

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4 Jul 20181h 26min

BPS 018: How to Pitch Your Screenplay Like a Pro with Stephanie Palmer

BPS 018: How to Pitch Your Screenplay Like a Pro with Stephanie Palmer

Ever wanted to learn the dark craft of being able to pitch your story idea successfully? Stephanie Palmer has made it her life's mission to help people do just that. Stephanie Palmer is a former MGM P...

27 Jun 201849min

BPS 017: How to Write a Super Natural Hit Film with Beetlejuice Creator Larry Wilson

BPS 017: How to Write a Super Natural Hit Film with Beetlejuice Creator Larry Wilson

If you were a kid of the late 80s or early 90s then today's guest definitely had an impact on your life. Larry Wilson is the co-creator of the cult classic Beetlejuice (directed by Tim Burton), writer...

20 Jun 20181h 16min

BPS 016: How to Sell Your Idea to Television with TV Agent Matthew Doyle

BPS 016: How to Sell Your Idea to Television with TV Agent Matthew Doyle

Today's guest cracked open a door to a part of the industry I had no idea about, television. Matthew Doyle is a television lit agent at the Verve Talent and Literary Agency. He's an up and comer in th...

13 Jun 201853min

BPS 015: How to Write a Screenplay FAST with Jeff Bollow

BPS 015: How to Write a Screenplay FAST with Jeff Bollow

Have you ever wanted to learn how to write a screenplay fast? I know I do. This is why I invited on the show award-winning producer/director, best-selling author, film festival organizer and public sp...

8 Jun 20181h 9min

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