Dana Protsyshak

She is an accomplished filmmaker, screenwriter, and media entrepreneur with over two years of experience in the rapidly growing vertical streaming and short-form content space. Currently serving as Founder & Co-CEO of Vert-I-Go Media, she is building a vertical streaming platform that redefines mobile-first entertainment. She also serves as Founder & CEO of Dana Productions, where she oversees writers' rooms, vertical production from script to delivery, and industry events—including the first-ever LA Vertical Drama Market, which was featured in Forbes. Her independent filmmaking work is extensive, with credits as Director, Writer, Executive Producer, and Script Supervisor on over 20 vertical series for major platforms including ReelShort, ShortMax, Playlet, DreameShort, and DramaWave. Her credits include directing My Billionaire Husband is a Waiter for AMO Pictures and serving as Executive Producer and Co-Director on Napolitana For The Mafia Boss for SHRT. She has also worked on feature films and shorts in various capacities including Script Supervisor, First Assistant Director, Writer, Producer, and Director. She has hosted 11 VertIGo Vertical Mixers and is currently pursuing studies in Directing and Writing for Television at UCLA Extension. She is recognized as a creative, entrepreneurial, and highly productive leader who is at the forefront of the vertical content revolution, combining artistic vision with sharp business acumen.