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
Fellow - Hollywood Radio & Television Society Fellowship Program - 2025
Fellow - Disability Belongs Entertainment Lab - 2025
Mentee - Women in Film Mentorship Program - 2022
non-WGA
Female, LGBTQ+
RESTING BITCH FACE
(Half-Hour Comedy)
When a people-pleasing junior architect loses her ability to fake a smile, she must learn to embrace her inner bitch despite a world that expects women to play nice.
GOOGIE'S DINER
(Half-Hour Comedy)
In the 1950s, the waitresses at Googie’s iconic diner - who have very different ideas of their gender roles - must work together to create the ideal future-forward dining establishment, despite spilled coffee and guts, mixed up orders and feelings, and handsy, too honest teenagers in the drive-in.
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.
Character-driven, Female-centric, Dark, Snarky, Magical Realism
Female, LGBTQ+
unrepped