THE STUDIO
Main Sequence Studios
Main Sequence Studios is the independent film studio founded by comedian, actor, writer and director Dana Marisa Schoenfeld to bring relatable, funny and thought-provoking stories to life. Its award-winning series, pilots and shorts are built to grow into television series and feature films.
Independent awards in filmmaking, directing, writing, acting and editing · 50+ festival awards & official selections
45K+
YouTube subscribers · EAST The Series, built organically with minimal promotion
75+
Scenes written & directed · original material for actors’ demo reels
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 · Award-winning
Sasha — Short · Writer, director, star · Award-winning
Swiped Right — Short · Writer, director, co-producer · Based on an idea by Lydia Fiore · Award-winning
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.
Vertical Series: SASHA — Dana’s award-winning 21-minute short, re-imagined as a vertical series.
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
