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 401: iPhone Filmmaking & Cinematography with Jason Van Genderen

BPS 401: iPhone Filmmaking & Cinematography with Jason Van Genderen

Today on the show I have iPhone filmmaking master and TEDTalk Speaker Jason Van Genderen. I've wanted to have Jason on the podcast for a long time. He is a true inspiration to anyone who wants to pick...

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BPS 400: How I Made $100K+ Selling Stock Footage with James Forsher

BPS 400: How I Made $100K+ Selling Stock Footage with James Forsher

Today on the show we have the Stock Footage Yoda James Forsher. James has nearly forty years of experience in producing, writing, and directing documentaries and television commercials. Forsher's prod...

3 Jan 20251h 2min

BPS 399: FBI Witness Relocation Interview with Boris The Cinematographer from Shooting for the Mob

BPS 399: FBI Witness Relocation Interview with Boris The Cinematographer from Shooting for the Mob

Today we have a very special episode. My guest is coming from an undisclosed location somewhere in Los Angeles. His code name is BORIS: The Cinematographer. We changed his voice and image for his prot...

27 Des 20241h 14min

BPS 398: Inside the World of Cooke Optics with Les Zellan

BPS 398: Inside the World of Cooke Optics with Les Zellan

Today on the show we have the chairman of the legendary Cooke Optics empire. For over 100 years, Cooke has been at the centre of the filmmaking business. We've been listening to the community of which...

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BPS 397: The Art of Low-Budget Cinematography with Suki Medencevic, A.S.C

BPS 397: The Art of Low-Budget Cinematography with Suki Medencevic, A.S.C

Today I welcome back returning champion award-winning cinematographer Suki Medencevic A.S.C. I brought Suki back on the show to discuss Covid-19 and what Hollywood will look like after it passes, how ...

12 Des 20241h 12min

BPS 396: How to Become an Indy Mogul with Ted Sim

BPS 396: How to Become an Indy Mogul with Ted Sim

Today on the show we have host, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and president of Aputure Ted Sim. Ted is the host of the Indy Mogul Podcast and Youtube Channel. He took over the reins of the legendary Indy M...

5 Des 20241h 31min

BPS 395: The Art of Television Cinematography w/ Jayson Crothers

BPS 395: The Art of Television Cinematography w/ Jayson Crothers

Today on the show we have veteran cinematographer Jayson Crothers. Jayson had shot two dozen independent features before he joined the NBCUniversal hit show Chicago Fire in 2013.  After serving as the...

28 Nov 20241h 21min

BPS 394: Lighting Big Budgets and Indie Films with Shane Hurlbut

BPS 394: Lighting Big Budgets and Indie Films with Shane Hurlbut

My guest today has done it all. He’s gone from cinematography on small-budget indie films to $200 million-plus projects which is literally goals for many in this line of business. Director and cinemat...

21 Nov 20241h 25min

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