Blackbird Lane is a contained, female-driven horror short film from award-winning filmmaker Dawn Fields.

While also doubling as a stand-alone piece for festivals, the primary goal for the short is to serve as a proof-of-concept for the feature film 17 Blackbird Lane, and our funding goal reflects our need for top quality.

Short Film Story: While babysitting her one-year-old niece for the first time, Vyda, a young woman crippled by severe agoraphobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder, finally feels she’s earned her sister’s trust. But after drinking contaminated water, Vyda begins to age rapidly and develop a ravenous hunger she can’t explain.

As her body deteriorates and her mind unravels, she fights to protect the baby from the monster she’s becoming. Trapped inside her home by her lifelong fear of the outside world, Vyda’s desperate struggle turns from self-control to self-destruction, culminating in one final, horrifying act of love.

The main inspiration for the style and tone of Blackbird Lane is The Babdook (recently voted 4th in the Top 100 Best Horror Films of the 21st Century).

“I have found that even people who don’t usually like horror films love Blackbird Lane.

I think this is mostly due to its emotional gravitas and universal themes of love and sacrifice, as it begs the question… how far would you go to save a child you love… even from yourself.”

Dawn Fields (Writer/Director)

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Writer/Director: Dawn Fields
Producers: Dawn Fields, James Popiden
Senior Executive Producer: Victor Competiello
Cast: TBD

Senior Executive Producers: David Cohen, Brandon Keeton, Georgiana Jianu, Casey Lambert, Mel MacKaron, Todd Niemi
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Dawn Fields is a Los Angeles–based writer and director passionate about telling stories that move people to their core. Her work blends deeply emotional drama with elements of tension and unease, creating films that spark conversation long after the credits roll.

Dawn has worked with Lucasfilm, Twentieth Century Fox, and NBC, and more earning over 50 IMDb credits across production, acquisitions, development, and distribution.

She has written, directed, and produced award-winning projects, including the acclaimed short Fragile Storm (starring Lance Henriksen), as well as the haunting and intimate Dinner With Quinn. Her films have been distributed on Amazon, Apple TV, FreeVee, Tubi, and more.

Alongside her filmmaking, Dawn has dedicated herself to helping other storytellers bring their visions to life. For the past eight years, she has worked as a creative strategist and pitch coach, guiding filmmakers and entrepreneurs in refining their stories, attracting investors, and positioning their projects for success.