Dana Marisa Schoenfeld

Founder, Main Sequence Studios

Actor • Comedian • Writer • Director • Producer

Dana Marisa Schoenfeld is an actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and founder of Main Sequence Studios. Her work focuses on character-driven storytelling that blends comedy, authenticity, and emotional depth. Through Main Sequence Studios, she develops original film, television, and digital entertainment with a commitment to creator-owned intellectual property and direct relationships with audience.

Drawing on extensive experience across the entertainment industry, Schoenfeld founded Main Sequence Studios to create distinctive stories that resonate with audiences while building a sustainable independent studio for the future. Her work has been recognized in festivals around the world.

Selected Honors & Recognition

Dana's work has earned 50+ awards and official selections at film festivals and competitions worldwide, including:

Winner, Best Pilot — EAST (Multiple Festivals)
Winner, Best Director — EAST
Winner, Best Pilot — Divorce School (Multiple Festivals)
Winner, Best Director — Divorce School
Winner, Best Short Film - Swiped Right
Winner, Best Director — Swiped Right
Winner, Best Director — Sasha
Winner, Best Actress — EAST
New York Television Awards — Best Director, EAST
Austin Comedy Festival — Best Pilot, EAST
Garden State Film Festival — Best Pilot, EAST
Hoboken International Film Festival - Best Pilot - EAST
SLO Comedy Festiva l— Selected Performer (Top 40 Comedians)
Vail Comedy Festival — Selected Performer (Top 20 Comedians)

A complete list of awards, honors, and festival selections is available upon request.