THE STUDIO

Main Sequence Studios

Main Sequence Studios is an independent production company creating and developing original comedy for television, film and new formats — character-driven stories that are relatable, funny and thought-provoking.

Its completed work includes the series EAST, the pilot Divorce School and the short films Sasha, Swiped Right and Dead Drunk, with 50+ festival awards and official selections across its productions.

Founded by comedian, actor and filmmaker Dana Marisa Schoenfeld.

The Slate

EAST — Series · Best Pilot, Best Director, Best Actor · Stream Season One

Vertical Series: EAST — The series, told in chapters · Watch in order

Divorce School — Pilot · Created with Julie Zelman · Best Pilot, Best Director

Sasha — Short film · Written, directed by and starring Dana · Best Screenplay

Swiped Right — Short · Writer, director, co-producer · Based on an idea by Lydia Fiore · Best Short Film, Best Editing

Dead Drunk — Short · From Dana’s screenplay

Demo Reel Scenes — 75+ written & directed for actors

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In Development

Grow A Set — The international stand-up special, built from Dana’s month-long Edinburgh Fringe run.

EAST Season Two — The next chapter of the award-winning comedy.

Sasha — vertical-series adaptation — In development, adapted from the completed short film.

Television & Features — New series and feature ideas, plus award-winning work ready to expand.

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“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.” — Jolie Curtsinger Schwartz