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VIP Event

Vertical Festival

Two days dedicated entirely to 9:16. Premieres, panels, pitch competitions, and the awards ceremony for vertical microdrama and social series.

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Premieres

24 series

Panels & Talks

10+ sessions

Pitch Live

Grants

PARTIES

2 nights

Vertical Festival
TBD
Fall 2026

01 · Program

Two days, one format

Opening Night Premieres
DAY 01 · SAT

Opening Night Premieres

World premieres of six new microdrama series

Creator Summit & Panels
DAY 02 · SUN

Creator Summit & Panels

Showrunners, platform leads, and brand founders on what's next in vertical .

Pitch Live + Awards
TBD

Pitch Live + Awards

Live pitch competition with production grants. Festival Awards close the night.

Day Pass

$50

  • • Single-day access
  • • All premieres
  • • Open panels

WEEKEND PASS

$80

  • • Both days
  • • Reserved premiere seating
  • • After-hours events

Industry Pass

$150.

  • • All-access
  • • VIP lounge
  • • Producer mixers