Independent Writers' Caucus
Dana Braziel-Solovy
As a former Chicago punk rocker, Dana knows how to rebel but promises only to do so for good. Through properly timed, insensitive jokes, she hopes to help people see the world differently. Dana believes strongly in interpersonal understanding, which is why she spent time in Berlin studying German and continues to learn the silent language of circus arts.
Having grown up with a suicidal mother, Dana knows the importance of safe forms of escapism. Her writing seeks to lessen pain through laughter. Dana's first foray, a comic book mini-series, landed her on the Diamond indie bestsellers list twice.
To support her compulsive writing habits, Dana works as a television Art Director with credits on shows such as CSI: VEGAS and WANDAVISION.
Honors & Awards
Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship - NO GIRLS IN THE GANG - 2023
Women in Film Mentee, 2022
non-WGA
Female, LGBTQ+
GOOGIE'S
(Half-Hour Comedy)
It's the 1950s and the top waitress at Googie’s iconic diner lands the audition of a lifetime. Now she must race against the clock to whip a scatterbrained but endearing new hire into shape so she can leave in time to make her big break.
NO GIRLS IN THE GANG
(Half-Hour Comedy)
After being bullied by her judgy suburban peers, a misunderstood 2000s high-schooler seeks acceptance from a punk rock gang in the city and tries everything to become the first girl in the gang. Inspired by a true story.
MURDER CLUB
(Half-Hour Dark Comedy)
When one of six bonded serial killers gets arrested, the remaining members must recruit a new murderer to their crew without drawing any attention from the authorities.
Character-driven, Female-centric, Dark, Snarky, Magical Realism
Female, LGBTQ+
unrepped