Dana's fascination with the horror movie genre began at a young age, sparked by her discovery of the classic film Halloween. As a child, she would often watch scary shows on TV and marvel at the terrifying masks on display at costume stores in New York. This early exposure to the thrill and suspense of horror movies would ultimately shape her passion for acting and storytelling.
As a gifted writer and imaginative child, Dana's creativity flourished in school. She would spend hours drawing fantastical creatures, writing about parallel universes and past lives, and even directing and producing short films for her classmates to enjoy. Her love of storytelling and filmmaking only grew stronger with time, and she went on to direct and produce movies for her family and friends to watch.
In 2019, Dana made the bold decision to leave her hometown in New York and relocate to Los Angeles, California, in pursuit of a professional acting career. She began by working as an extra, gradually moving on to commercials and eventually landing roles in film and television.
In addition to her acting pursuits, Dana is also an accomplished screenwriter. She was a finalist in the Future Drifter Short Films Screenwriting Contest for a sci-fi screenplay she penned, and her feature film debut, a metaphysical sci-fi thriller titled Reflect, was released in 2021.
Dana's creative influences are diverse and far-reaching, ranging from the Heroine's Journey by Maureen Murdock to Sacred Geometry, Mythology, and her intense studies of grounded sci-fi, horror, and metaphysical sci-fi. Her writing is deeply personal, driven by a desire to represent the female perspective and explore themes of connection, vulnerability, and empowerment.
At its core, Dana's work is about celebrating the strength and resilience of women, and encouraging others to join her in her quest for true connection and community. She believes that we are all connected, from the smallest cell to the largest tree, and that the answers we seek are within us, waiting to be uncovered.
Through her stories and characters, Dana aims to inspire young women and men to come together, to be vulnerable, and to forge a path forward, victorious and unafraid.
