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
See all projects, posters & trailers →
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.
“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