Ashley Dahl
Ashley Dahl
Ashley Dahl is a screenwriter and director and the founder of Dahlhouse Entertainment, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Specializing in feminist horror, she draws on a background in narrative storytelling and visual composition to create films that balance raw realism with poetic imagery. Her award-winning films, Picture Perfect and Say Rape, received recognition at the Intercollegiate Film Festival in consecutive years, highlighting her skill in crafting immersive performances and visual intimacy. Currently pursuing a BFA in Film at The Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Ashley’s Debut feature, Threshold, which received a $25,000 grant in support of its production, marks a step into long-form storytelling and continues her exploration of human vulnerability and the transformative moments that define personal experience.
Shot on super 8 - Josiah Anderson
Our Story
DH shorts 2020 | Ashley Dahl
In 2023, founder Ashley Dahl dedicated her life to filmmaking by enrolling at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). She immersed herself in her education, quickly establishing herself as a driven and creative filmmaker.
Say Rape 2025 | Ashley Dahl
In January 2025, as part of a business course at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, founder Ashley Dahl was selected to compete for a grant to produce a feature film. After five months of development, she and her team completed both a screenplay and a concept trailer for Threshold.
On May 7, 2025, Ashley was awarded a $25,000 production grant to bring Threshold to life, marking Dahlhouse's first feature film and a major milestone in the company's growth.
Threshold In-progress Screening 2025 | Threshold Team
On October 31, 2025, the Threshold team hosted a private in-progress screening for friends, family, and investors. The event offered an early look at the film's progress, celebrated the work of the cast and crew, and provided supporters with a preview of the project's vision ahead of its completion.
My Friend Peter 2026 | Nicklaus Frizt, Hans Reuter, & Gael Palen
June 5th - June 7th 2026, Dahlhouse, in association with Mcad Filmmakers & Anderson and Sons Productions, competed in a Minneapolis 48-hour film project, creating the comedy Our Friend Peter .
DH shorts 2020 | Ashley Dahl & Kira Zacharias
Dahlhouse began in 2018 as a group of high school friends with a shared passion for horror filmmaking. Together, they wrote, shot, and edited short horror films, using each project as an opportunity to develop their skills and tell original stories.
In 2024, Ashley and her team won Best Experimental Film at the Intercollegiate Film Festival for their short film Picture Perfect.
The following year, Ashley earned Best Documentary Film at the same festival for her documentary Say Rape, further establishing Dahlhouse as an emerging voice in independent filmmaking.
Intercollegiate Film Festival 2024 | Ashley Dahl
Threshold 2025 | Threshold Team
From June 21 to August 7, 2025, the Dahlhouse team filmed Threshold on location in Eagan and Bloomington, Minnesota. The production marked the studio's largest and most ambitious project to date, bringing together a dedicated cast and crew to bring the feature film to life.
IPK Video Shoot 2026 | IPK & Dahlhouse Crew