Shannon K. Dunn 

Shannon K. Dunn

Actor | Writer | Producer

Shannon K. Dunn is an award-winning actor, writer and producer—a true "hyphenate" who doesn’t wait for the phone to ring; she creates the call. Adopting the Tina Fey/Mindy Kaling school of thought, Shannon scripts the sharp, comedic, and complex roles she wants to play, proving that the best way to predict your future in Hollywood is to write it yourself.

As the Co-Founder of Celtic Clover, a women-owned Vertical Micro-Drama production company, Shannon is at the forefront of the digital revolution. Alongside partner Ena O’Rourke, she has already licensed a completed pilot and is currently in pre-production for the series finale and a full 2026–2027 slate of thrillers, rom-coms, sci-fi, and "twisty-sexy" dramas.

From winning the Grand Jury Award at NYIFF for her short film Pasta to her holiday feature Christmas Romance at the Roanoke Ranch (co-written with Tony Jerris and currently streaming), Shannon continuously bridges the gap between major cable network thrillers and the next wave of vertical storytelling.

Recent Acting Credits:

• My Husband Led a Triple Life: Lead (Series Regular) in this vertical micro-drama, playing a "bitchy" romance novelist.

• A Simple Machine: Supporting role (Mother of the lead) in this multi-award-winning feature film.

• Yellow Bird: Supporting ensemble role as "Paula" (now available on Amazon Prime and Apple+).

Current Writing Portfolio:

• Streaming Now: Christmas Romance at the Roanoke Ranch.

• In Development: Can't Fix Crazy: A thriller/action feature, plus 3 Holiday Features (titles and loglines are available via the 'Scripts' tab).

• Production: Co-Founder of Celtic Clover, a women-led vertical drama studio with a multi-genre pipeline for 2026 and beyond.

A proud advocate for her peers, Shannon served four years on the SAG-AFTRA Board and is a founding member of Women in Film and Media. Whether she is acting in her own award-winning scripts or producing the next vertical hit, Shannon remains dedicated to highlighting "women who win" in every narrative she touches.