LA Vertical Drama Market

First industry event dedicated to vertical dramas in Los Angeles
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Who is this event for?

01. Filmmakers

Attend panel discussions to learn from industry insiders, pitch your stories to executives, connect with likeminded creators.

02. Productions

Hold your company's booth, present your projects to apps, discover your next coproduction partners, talent and crew.

03. Apps

Present your platform in the booth, get your next stories, productions, talent and crew.

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Why we are hosting LA Vertical Drama Market?

01.

To shape verticals into the industry

Verticals have been on the outskirts for far too long, balancing on the edge between content creation and entertainment. It's time to legitimize them.

02.

To build the community of vertical creators

Vertical filmmakers need a space to share their experiences, network and collaborate. We're building on our VertIGo Vertical Mixers.

03.

To introduce verticals to Hollywood

Hollywood filmmakers with years of experience are curious about verticals but it's hard to break in to this industry and understand what it's about.

List of Events

1. Panel Discussions. Dive into the vertical industry and discover it trends with industry insiders.

2. Pitches. Speed pitching with vertical app executives. Offline pitch for finalists of VertIGo Vertical Pitch Competition.

3. Presentations. Introductions of vertical production companies. Apps presentations.

4. Brunches. VIP networkings with industry trendsetters.

5. Screenings. Screenings of vertical hits and selected films from Vertical Shorts Festivalwith Q&A sessions with directors, producers and cast members.

6. Networking. Daily industry happy hours to meet fellow creatives in the vertical space, featuring VertIGo Vertical Mixers

7. Vertical Story Lab. Develop your vertical stories with the help of experienced producers

Preliminary Schedule

September 24-26th, FAB Factory Entertainment
Day 1: Intro

Panels:
- Challenges and exploration of the format
- Vertical Wave and what it means for Hollywood 
- Personal journey in verticals from producers/EP’s/directors 
- Rules in Vertical Production 
- Casting for Verticals: challenges and opportunities
- How to get into verticals?

Apps presentations
Production companies presentations

Screenings with directors and producers

Industry Happy Hour

Vertical Story Lab: choosing tropes, vertical writing room




Day 2: Medium

Panels:
- Production outside LA
- Verticals in China
- Global phenomenon of verticals: Australia, Costa Rica, India, Turkey, Vietnam
- Hear from fans
- Marketing in Verticals

Producers' Brunch

Speed Pitching

Apps presentations
Production companies presentations

Screenings with directors and producers

Awards Ceremony for Vertical Shorts Festival

Industry Happy Hour

Vertical Story Lab: writing a vertical outline

Day 3: Culmination

Panels:
- Future of verticals
- Verticals & AI
- Success stories
- Elevated vertical content
- Staying competitive in vertical market

Creators' Brunch

Pitching Competition finalists

Apps presentations
Production companies presentations

Screenings with directors and producers

Cocktail Industry Happy Hour

Vertical Story Lab: paywall episodes 

Passes

Industry 
last chance
300$

Grants access to:
- Panel Discussions
- Presentations from apps and productions
- Screenings of Vertical Shorts Festival (first come first serve)
- Industry Happy Hours

Tickets
Industry Pro
last chance
400$

Grants access to:
- Panel Discussions
- Presentations from apps and productions
- Industry Happy Hours

+ Screenings of Vertical Shorts Festival (reserved seats)
+ Producers' Brunch
+ Creators' Brunch

 

   



Tickets
VIP
last chance
600$

Grants access to:
- Panel Discussions
- Presentations from apps and productions
- Industry Happy Hours
- Screenings of Vertical Shorts Festival (reserved seats)
- Producers' Brunch
- Creators' Brunch

+ Access to fan event VertiCon

Tickets
1-day pass 
last chance
150$

1-day access to:
- Panel Discussions
- Presentations from apps and productions
- Screenings of Vertical Shorts Festival (first come first serve)
- Industry Happy Hours

Tickets

Company packages

Guide Listing
last chance
600$

Gets you:
- 1 page about your company in our Market Guide, which will be distributed to all attendees



*good for small companies and the companies outside of LA 

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Guide Spotlight 
last chance
800$

Gets you: 
- 2 pages about your company in our Market Guide, which will be distributed to all attendees



*ideal for small companies and the companies outside of LA

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Booth
last chance
2400$

Gets you:
- Guide Spotlight
- 2 Industry Pro Passes
- booth, where you can present your company and showcase your projects
- chance to get on a jury panel for VertIGo Pitch Competition and find your next vertical hit

 

   



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VertIGo Vertical Pitch Competition

Have a vertical script ready to go? Pitch your story to the executives and get it greenlit!

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Vertical Story Lab

Develop your story alongside experienced head writers and producers.

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VertiCon

Fan partner event. Meet your favourite vertical stars and become a part of first vertical awards.

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FAQs

For everyone in the industry, interested in vertical dramas, actively working in the niche, or just wanted to get in.

Not at all! Our Day 1 panels are designed specifically for those curious about entering the space. Whether you're new or already working on vertical shows, you'll find value in the market.

Here are all the details - https://waylight.me/vertigo/event/3ca19-89620

We offer limited press badges for approved media outlets. Please email us at danaproproductions@gmail.com with your credentials or publication info.

Yes, we offer limited student passes at a discounted rate. You may be asked to show proof of enrollment.

Tickets are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to another attendee if you notify us by September 10.

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