Industry Testimonials

Dana is a master collaborator, a sure artistic eye, a reassuring influence, meticulous attention to the script, fantastic turn arounds, - she does it all with grace and kindness.  - Mary Neiderkorn

Dana is a true actor’s director.  She is patient, thoughtful and is able to create a safe, creative, productive space for her cast and crew. She is open minded and a true collaborator. – Sally Brooke

Dana is a visionary storyteller. From the page as a writer to her limitless talent as a director and beautiful performance in front of the camera, she is an asset to everyone who works on her projects. – Jolie Curtsinger Schwartz

From the first Zoom call to the final Director's Cut, Dana was kind, attentive, decisive and encouraging. - Laura Benson

Dana's ability to write compelling scripts was truly impressive. On Set, her attention to detail and commitment to authenticity made every scene come alive. - Gabi Del Morales

As a director Dana has the ability to both give direction and offer freedom, allowing each actor's unique qualities and talent to emerge. Julie Zelman

She truly is a master of multitude aspects of filmmaking. She knows exactly what she wants when she's running a set, but she always leaves space for magic to happen.

  - Jeanine Bartel

Dana is like a multi-talented painter that can literally take a blank canvas and add color, texture, feeling, she adds life to a blank canvas. - Mitch Roberson

Dana brings to her directorial work a calm presence, a keen intelligence, and joy.  To be a part of her work, is truly a gift.- Bruce Ornstein

I loved every minute of working with Dana. She is generous, funny, fiercely focused, patient and a great collaborator. - Marlene Wallace

Dana is a skilled director and pulls the best performances out of actors in a way that feels fun and collaborative. - Alexander Klausner

Highly skilled, dedicated, good humored, and a master multitasker'

– Kaye Tuckerman

Her thoughtful directing truly made the project exceptional. I always felt in completely safe hands under Dana‘s talented eye. – Natalie Roy

Dana is an authentic multi-hyphenate who has mastered the art of making it look easy. Her screenplays crack with lightening wit and her clarity as a Director make you say yes to anything she’s building. Ramona Floyd

Dana brings an extraordinary, talent, and intuition to her work. As a writer, creator, producer, and director, she moves through each role with a seamless grace that elevates both the story and the actor. - Deanna Brittain

Dana’s writing skills are second to none. She’s a breeze to work with and the vibe is calm, creative, and fun.- Leigh Anne West

I loved the script and was thrilled to be a part of her world.. She was a dream to work with as a director. It was such a fun and relaxed shoot and that so flows from Dana and her open heart! – Jane Dashow

She sees your potential, your instincts, your impulses, almost before you do.  She sees the spark as well as the flame and she helps you ignite the flame. Dana is the consummate actor’s director, and that’s a fact. – Stephanie Weppler

As a director, writer, and producer, Dana is determined, perceptive, and communicates her intentions in a clear and concise manner. She is expansive and has a great work ethic. - Woodlene Alexis