Dinner With Quinn is a raw and intimate short film by award-winning writer/director Dawn Fields (Fragile Storm-starring Lance Henriksen) about a young woman who seemingly has everything who drops a devastating bombshell on her sister over dinner.

With several awards and nominations, Dinner With Quinn will be on the festival circuit through early 2026. See the full list of screenings and awards below and our Fundraiser section where you can still support the film and get your name in the credits.

PAST:

March 5, 2026 – Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema – Idyllwild, CA 
WINNER: Best Director (Dawn Fields), Best Cinematography (Ilya Bobrovskiy)
Nominated: Best Short Film, Best Screenplay (Dawn Fields), Best Actress (Erika Marks) 

Jan 25, 2026 – Chandler International Film Festival – Chandler, AZ 
Nominated: Best Drama Short

Jan 25, 2026 – Venice Shorts Fest – Culver City, CA
Nominated

Dec 6, 2025 – Culver City Film Festival – Culver City, CA (Official Selection)

Nov 9, 2025 – Old Towne Film Festival – Santa Ana, CA
WINNER: Best Drama Short

Oct 17, 2025 – Show Low Film Festival – Show Low, AZ
WINNER: Best Short Film, Best Hair & Makeup, Speaker Award

Oct 10, 2025 – DaVinci Film Int’l Film Festival – Los Angeles, CA
WINNER: Honorable Mention

Sept 9, 2025 – Silicon Beach Film Festival – Hollywood, CA (Official Selection)

Sept 7, 2025 – Simi Film Festival – Simi Valley, CA
Nominated: Best Supporting Actress-Grace Lacey

We exceeded our original goal of $10,545 from 87 backers! This is now a rolling campaign with no deadline, so there’s still time to support before we release the film publicly in late 2026. Everything we raise now will go towards film festival expenses, so there’s still time to get your name in the credits.

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

We are continuing to celebrate the short film and build a fanbase of people who care deeply about the topic to demonstrate why a future feature film version is warranted.

Our short film costs to date are around $25,000 so you’ve helped us recoup a substantial part of that. Thank you! Your support means the world!

By contributing to this campaign, you’re backing:

• Female-led storytelling
• Independent cinema
• Mental health awareness
• Important message-driven films that spark dialogue and create impact

Check out our great perks and movie-inspired merch below! Thank you for being part of this journey!

Get your name in the film’s credits and/or buy some merch! We ALSO get 100% of any and all tips added!

Senior Executive Producers: Jennifer Seals Wiggs, Bobbi Leder, Mel MacKaron, Alisa Inez, Jordan Wiggs, Jane Hare, Jonathan R. Howard, Lauren LaPointe, Lois Villa, Michael Falco, James A. Dawley
Top Executive Producers: Aaralyn Anderson, Paul D. Burrows, Althea Champagnie, Babbet R. Harbison, Rhea Roma, April Roga, Christopher Siaens, Robert Sciglimpaglia, Brian Wixson
Executive Producers: DoraMaria Abreu, Rebeca Aguirre, Ann Bowden, Eason Campbell, Liam Carty, Keith Edward Charles, Sheri Davis, Janet Dutcher, Dan Frischman, Earl Jarrett, Joseph Lobosco, Versa Manos, Skuuse Me, Lon Mapes, DJ Ice Mike, Miguel Munoz, Brheanna Myers, Ajay Nayyar, Jared M. Newton, Roger Petefish, Anne Proffitt, Luca Raciti, Bob Saenz, Karma Salvato, Barry Shafer, David Soergel, Lisa Tamasi, Jack Waggon, Sheila Warren, Martina Webster, Darshan Vaidya, Pamela Youngsman
Associate Producers: Taylor Albertson, Kathryn Bertling, Vicki Blythin, Mat Bradley-Tschirgi, Richard Kraus, Debra De Liso, Stephen Dixon, Sam Doumit, Jenna Barlow Grodsky, Kimberly Lucero, Annelie Roux, Harry Seddon, Stefan Seidl, Vicki Vodrey, Joseph D. Webb, Scott R. Wright
Very Special Thanks: Phil G. Yuhas
Special Thanks: Sarah Beim, Sila Blume, Mark Burzenski, Julia Campanelli, Kawaski Canty, Melissa Center, Jamie Leo, Daniel McDermott, Leigh Anne Parham, Ryan Popham, Todd Staruch, Rene Vinyard, Ali Walker
Thank You: Kim Green, Dana Stringer, Caris Vujcec, Amanda Yoa

Writer/Director/Editor: Dawn Fields
Producers: Dawn Fields, James Popiden
Senior Executive Producers: Victor Competiello, John A. Gibbons, Jeffrey J. Scott, Garry G. Luke, Casey Lambert, Jennifer Seals Wiggs
Cinematographer: Ilya Bobrovskiy
Art Director: Robert Pate
1st AC: Dennis Trouchetchkine
Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe: Dre Lamparello
Sound Recordist: Nikita Suldin
Craft Service/Art PA: Mama Char Leonard

Dawn Fields is a Los Angeles–based writer, director, and producer known for emotionally charged films that spark conversation and linger long after the credits roll. With a background that includes work for Lucasfilm, Twentieth Century Fox, ABC, NBC Universal and more, she’s earned over 100 IMDb credits spanning production, development, acquisitions, and distribution.

Her award-winning films include the heart-wrenching Fragile Storm (starring Lance Henriksen) and the intimate and haunting Dinner With Quinn. Her films have received distribution on Amazon, Apple TV, Tubi, and more.

In addition to her work as founder of Red Honey Studios, Dawn offers creative strategies, pitch coaching and consulting at VallaCreative.com helping filmmakers shape their stories and secure support to bring them to life.

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