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 415: From Indies to Producing Oscar Winners with Cassian Elwes

BPS 415: From Indies to Producing Oscar Winners with Cassian Elwes

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BPS 411: Beyond the Script: Gordy Hoffman’s Guide to Emotional Storytelling

BPS 411: Beyond the Script: Gordy Hoffman’s Guide to Emotional Storytelling

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BPS 410: Why Most Independent Films NEVER Make Any Money

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

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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...

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

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