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S06E08: Dawn Fidrick: Taking Creative Leaps
Dawn Fidrick's journey from the vibrant stages in Drexel
Hill to the dynamic film sets of New York City is one of
taking chances and seizing opportunities. Raised on the
East Coast, Dawn shares how early experiences sparked her
love for performing. Following the tragic events of 9/11,
she found herself in New York, embarking on a 12-year
adventure in the city and transitioning from stage to
screen.
Dawn reveals the serendipitous moments that shaped her
career in New York's film and theater scene. From
responding to an ad that led to a key indie film project
to a chance encounter in a coffee shop that turned into a
lifelong partnership and filmmaking journey. She shares
her growth from assistant director to producer and delves
into her experience with the project Signs of
Life, highlighting the emotional journey and
strategies for maintaining momentum post-completion.
Whether you're an artist or a fan of behind-the-scenes
stories, this episode promises a rich blend of personal
anecdotes and professional insights from Dawn's journey in
the creative arts.
Episode Links:
Website
LinkedIn
Host: Marina Antunes
Opening & Closing Credits by: Michael Edlund
Produced & Edited by: Joshua Peterman
©2024 Spark CG Society · All Rights Reserved.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TERABYTE: Creative BC.
MEGABYTE: Animal Logic · Capilano University · Netflix.
KILOBYTE: Bardel Entertainment · Industrial Light & Magic · Sony Pictures Imageworks · The Little Dev Shop · WildBrain Studios.
BYTE: Cinesite · DigiBC · Vancouver Film School · Wētā FX.
PARTNERS: ACM SIGGRAPH · SIGGRAPH Asia · INFilm.
ORGANIZERS: Spark CG Society · Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH.
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By The Spark podcast is a production of the Spark Computer Graphics Society.Dawn Fidrick's journey from the vibrant stages in Drexel
Hill to the dynamic film sets of New York City is one of
taking chances and seizing opportunities. Raised on the
East Coast, Dawn shares how early experiences sparked her
love for performing. Following the tragic events of 9/11,
she found herself in New York, embarking on a 12-year
adventure in the city and transitioning from stage to
screen.
Dawn reveals the serendipitous moments that shaped her
career in New York's film and theater scene. From
responding to an ad that led to a key indie film project
to a chance encounter in a coffee shop that turned into a
lifelong partnership and filmmaking journey. She shares
her growth from assistant director to producer and delves
into her experience with the project Signs of
Life, highlighting the emotional journey and
strategies for maintaining momentum post-completion.
Whether you're an artist or a fan of behind-the-scenes
stories, this episode promises a rich blend of personal
anecdotes and professional insights from Dawn's journey in
the creative arts.
Episode Links:
Website
LinkedIn
Host: Marina Antunes
Opening & Closing Credits by: Michael Edlund
Produced & Edited by: Joshua Peterman
©2024 Spark CG Society · All Rights Reserved.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TERABYTE: Creative BC.
MEGABYTE: Animal Logic · Capilano University · Netflix.
KILOBYTE: Bardel Entertainment · Industrial Light & Magic · Sony Pictures Imageworks · The Little Dev Shop · WildBrain Studios.
BYTE: Cinesite · DigiBC · Vancouver Film School · Wētā FX.
PARTNERS: ACM SIGGRAPH · SIGGRAPH Asia · INFilm.
ORGANIZERS: Spark CG Society · Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH.
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