FUNDRAISER
SHORT FILM
The Dinner is an emotionally-gripping short film by award-winning writer/director Dawn Fields (Fragile Storm-starring Lance Henriksen).
It was inspired by the Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘night, Mother, which was adapted into the 1986 movie starring Sissy Spacek and Anne Bancroft.
DEADLINE:
Tuesday – May 13, 2025 9pm PT
CAMPAIGN GOAL:
$2,700
RAISED:
$560
REMAINING:
$2,140
BACKERS:
6
The Dinner tells the story of a young woman who, despite appearing to have it all, reveals to her sister during dinner her intention to end her life.
PITCH VIDEO
CAST
ERIKA MARKS
GRACE LACEY
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY
We’ll be releasing The Dinner for free on our YouTube channel and social media platforms Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
This release serves as both a tribute to our talented cast and crew, and a way to spark conversation around mental health and the larger story it ultimately inspired, the upcoming feature film Dinner With Quinn.
Though the short ends just shy of its most devastating truth (you’ll have to wait for the feature for that 🙂), it beautifully captures several pivotal moments and now serves as a teaser for the full story to come and we’re honored to share it.
Every bit of support moves this story forward, and we’re so grateful to have you with us.
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
We’d like to raise at least $2,700 to cover the post-production costs of The Dinner for:
- Editing
- Music Composition
- Sound Design/Mix
- Visual Effects
Anything beyond that will help develop the feature version.
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 below! Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal. Thank you for being part of this journey!
WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT
Get your name in the film’s credits and/or buy some merch! We ALSO get 100% of any and all tips added!
MOVIE-INSPIRED MERCH
Free Shipping within the US!
“SISTERS ARE FOREVER”
Short Sleeve T
$28.00
Raglan T
$38.00
Wine Tumbler
$39.00
Travel Mug
$55.00
“I AM HUMAN THEREFORE I CREATE”
Short Sleeve T
$28.00
Raglan T
$38.00
Wine Tumbler
$39.00
Travel Mug
$55.00
JOIN THE DINNER SUPPORTERS!
Senior Executive Producers: Victor Competiello, John A. Gibbons, Mel MacKaron, Jeffrey J. Scott
Executive Producers: Garry G. Luke, Casey Lambert, Jennifer Seals Wiggs, Jack Waggon
Associate Producers: Taylor Albertson, Kimberly Lucero, Joseph D. Webb
Special Thanks: Rene Vinyard
Thank You: Kim Green
CAST & CREW
Starring: Erika Marks, Grace Lacey
Writer/Director/Editor: Dawn Fields
Producers: Dawn Fields, James Popiden
Cinematographer: Ilya Bobrovskiy
Art Director: Robert T. Pate
1st AC: Dennis Trouchetchkine
Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe: Dre Lamparello
Sound Recordist: Nikita Suldin
Craft Service/Art PA: Mama Char Leonard
FOUNDER/FILMMAKER
DAWN FIELDS
Dawn Fields is a Los Angeles-based writer, director, and producer with several projects currently in the works. With over 25 years in the film industry, she has worked in production for Lucasfilm, Twentieth Century Fox, and NBC, earning over 50 IMDb production credits in addition to her experience in acquisitions, development, and distribution.
As a filmmaker, Dawn has written, directed, and produced award-winning films, including Fragile Storm (starring Lance Henriksen), with her work distributed on Amazon, AppleTV, FreeVee, Tubi, and more.
A seasoned pitch coach and creative strategist, Dawn has spent the past eight years helping filmmakers and entrepreneurs refine their pitches, attract investors, and position their projects for success.
