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Main Sequence Studios is Dana's independent film and television company. It develops and produces character-driven comedy for the screen, from series and pilots to short films, with EAST as its flagship.
In development: EAST Season 2, and Grow A Set, Dana's solo stand-up show, which she continues to develop in New York after its Edinburgh Fringe run.
Tap a poster below to see each show.
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EAST is an original half-hour comedy series. When Ella Goldman loses her law career and her fiancรฉ in a single day, she chases the dream she never let go of: becoming an actress. Created by and starring Dana Marisa Schoenfeld. Written and directed by Dana. Season 1 is six episodes, available to rent. Episode 1 is free to watch. Season 2 is in development.
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New York stand-up from clubs in Manhattan to the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where she performed her solo show Grow A Set in 2026.Upcoming shows
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Dana stars as Ella Goldman in her series EAST and has won Best Actor for it at several festivals, along with Best Actress at Hollywood Dreamz.
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Dana writes and directs EAST and her award-winning shorts and pilots, including Sasha and Swiped Right (Best Director, Las Vegas AOF Festival), plus 75+ micro scenes for actors' demo reels. EAST has won awards for writing, Best Pilot and Best Series.
She is executive producer and founder of Main Sequence Studios, an independent film and television company. Productions include EAST, Divorce School, Sasha, Swiped Right and Dead Drunk.
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Dana has written and directed 75+ micro scenes for actors' demo reels, helping hundreds of actors across micro scenes and projects.
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Dana is available to hire as a project consultant, and for guest lectures and Creative Filmmaking & Comedy Workshops for universities, film schools, arts organizations and festivals, in person or virtual. Workshops are open to everyone, and every masterclass welcomes first-timers. Get in touch to talk through your project or request availability and rates.
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Featured on Good Day New York, in Time Out New York and in The Hollywood Reporter. EAST had a sold-out premiere at Dances With Films NYC and has won dozens of awards and laurels, including Best Actor at several festivals, Best Actress at Hollywood Dreamz, and Best Pilot at the Big Apple Festival and Austin Revolution. Swiped Right won Best Director at the Las Vegas AOF Festival, plus Audience Choice, Best Home Grown Comedy and Best Editor. Dana placed in the top 50 at the World Series of Comedy in 2026.