Named "one of Portland's most distinct creative voices," Dawn Jones Redstone (she/they) is a queer, Mexican American writer/director whose films are known for their emotional resonance, imaginative storytelling, and commitment to centering women of color. As a Mexican American filmmaker and granddaughter of cotton pickers, her work pays tribute to those who came before while insisting on the visibility and humanity of Latine people in a country that too often erases them. Her award-winning feature film Mother of Color raised $200K through creative producing and is now streaming on major platforms. Her first short Sista in the Brotherhood won numerous awards, was distributed by Collective Eye, and purchased by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Dawn's sci-fi feature screenplay Appliance of Science was selected for Stowe Story Labs, and BendFilm Basecamp and 2nd round of the Sundance Development Track. She is the founder of Hearts+Sparks Productions and serves as a mentor for Women in Film PDX, teaching emerging filmmakers including Native youth through the Native Arts and Culture Foundation. Her films are rooted in cinema as an empathy machine, stories that heal and connect, as much as educate and challenge. She lives in Portland, Oregon, building a career rooted in bold vision, community, and heart. dawnjonesredstone.com