LA Vertical Drama Market: 2nd edition

May 7-10
📍FAB Factory Entertainment, Hollywood

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LABS

Learn how to adapt your craft in the vertical space

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PANELS & CONVERSATIONS

Hear about the industry trends and success stories from the industry insiders 

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PITCHING

Pitch for finalists of VertIGo Vertical Pitch Competition (scripts & proof of concept)

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VIP EVENTS

VIP Brunches with producers and creators, VIP Master Class on virtual production.

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NETWORKING

Daily industry happy hours, featuring VertIGo Vertical Mixers.

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APOLLO AWARDS

First-ever Vertical Oscars gala 

Individual Passes

Industry 
349$

Grants access to:
- Labs
- Conversations
- Panels
- Industry Happy Hours
- Companies' presentations


Industry Pro
439$

Grants access to:
- Labs
- Conversations
- Panels
- Industry Happy Hours
- Companies' presentations

+ VIP Events (brunches with producers and creators, VIP connect and VIP Master Class on Virtual Production)

   



VIP
489$

Grants access to:
- Labs
- Conversations
- Panels
- Industry Happy Hours
- Companies' presentations
- VIP Events

+ IAVA Apollo Awards Gala - Vertical Oscars

1-day pass 
189$

1-day access to:
- Labs
- Conversations
- Panels
- Industry Happy Hours
- Companies' presentations

Testimonials from the first edition

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Matt Macedo,
Vertical Director

It was an incredible experience networking with so many talented creators and industry leaders, but what meant the most was meeting fans in person. I’m truly grateful for every conversation and connection.”

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Rachel Zilberg,
Lead Writer | Shorts

“While connecting with talented creatives from all aspects of vertical production, I was struck by the atmosphere of inspiration and excitement in every panel and hallway conversation. The collective sense of "we are building something new" revitalized my approach to my own projects.”

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Jay Blumenfield,
CEO | The Jay & Tony Show Productions

“Attending and speaking at the 1st LA Vertical Market takeaways... There might be hope for Hollywood. Reminds me of the first time I heard the Clash and realized I was not alone.”

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Anina Net, CEO | 360Fashion Network

“First of all, a big hats off to Dana... Everyone is doing real projects, they are excited about the market, they’re innovative, and they’re great people. Everyone is super friendly, everyone is moving and shaking, and everyone is helping everybody else.”

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Brandan Dennehy,
Head of Content & Strategy | Ex VP Pocket FM

“This is the first event that truly coalesced the Vertical Drama community in the US, which is a huge step forward for everyone."

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Lily Darragh Harty,
Director of Physical production | Inkitt | CandyJar

“Had the privilege of speaking at the very first LA Vertical Drama Market last week! Grateful to Dana Protsyshak for organizing such a groundbreaking event and inviting me to share my perspective on how we’re elevating vertical content at CandyJar and Inkitt.”

Who should attend our market?

01. Filmmakers

Attend labs, talks and panels 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 attend LA Vertical Drama Market?

01.

Learn more about the new format

Verticals is a new media with its own rules and structure. Learn how to adapt your skills into vertical space

02.

Meet like-minded creators

Vertical space relies heavily on the community and sharing the experiences. Our market is a perfect place for this.

03.

Spark new collaborations

Meet producers, directors and industry executives. Pitch your projects and secure your next gig.

Preliminary Programming

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Labs
Adapt your craft to verticals

1) Writing Lab
2) Directing Lab
3) Acting Lab
4) Producer's Lab
5) Cinematography Lab
6) Stunt Coordination Lab
7) Intimacy Coordination Lab
8) Gen AI Lab


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Panels
Learn industry trends and success stories from the industry insiders 

1)  Studio Perspective in Vertical Era
2) Vertical Evolution: 2023-2026 years
3) Verticals in LA: to go or to stay?
4) IP in Verticals
5) Business of Vertical Dramas
6) What it takes to make a Vertical Hit?
7) Will brands save Vertical Dramas?
8) Future of Vertical Filmmaking is Indie?
9) Verticals around the Globe
10) Verticals and Horizontals - where's the edge now?

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VIP
VIP brunches for top networking

1) Producer's Brunch
2) Creators' Brunch
3) VIP Connect

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Talks
Sharing inspiring success stories

1) From Netflix feature to Verticals
2) Writing a hit
3) Chemistry on screen
4) Building a sustainable production pipeline 
5) Scaling global production: case study

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Pitch competition

Want to get your vertical drama out there? That's your chance to pitch your script/proof of concept in front of industry executives!

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Become our sponsor

Gain visibility for your company in the midst of industry producers, creators and high-level executives. Get in front of your audience and promote your services!

Company packages

Market Guide Listing
399$

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



*good for small companies and the companies outside of LA 

Market Guide Spotlight
799 $

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



*ideal for small companies and the companies outside of LA

Booth
2499$

Gets you:
- Guide Spotlight
- 2 VIP Passes
- A physical booth, where you display your promotional materials
- Short presentation of your company

 

   



Platinum sponsor: muVpix

Next-generation vertical streaming platform

muVpix is the flagship of BlackForge Distribution, a U.S.-based media company focused on building a more structured and scalable ecosystem for short-form storytelling. As one of the first American platforms in the space, muVpix combines premium, mobile-first content with a disciplined, business-first approach to growth and partnerships.

What sets muVpix apart?

Transparent, performance-driven partnership model, where creators and rights holders participate directly in revenue through clearly defined, contract-based splits. Revenue is tied to real performance - blending subscription watch-time allocation, direct coin spend, and advertising - with consistent reporting and clear visibility into how earnings are generated and distributed.

Looking into the future

Backed by BlackForge, muVpix is designed as a long-term IP and revenue platform, aligning
the success of the platform with the success of its partners. With a focus on higher production
standards, data-driven scaling, and sustainable economics, muVpix offers a differentiated,
creator-aligned approach within the rapidly growing global vertical content market.

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John Lewis: Founder of muVpix

John Lewis is a prolific film and television producer, entrepreneur, and the founder of JLE Cinema Group and BlackForge Distribution. Known for his ability to consistently deliver commercially successful, high-quality content, Lewis has produced multiple feature films
annually while building a strong reputation as a results-driven creator and strategic operator in the independent film space.

Now at the forefront of the industry’s next evolution, Lewis is leading the charge into vertical storytelling through BlackForge and the launch of muVpix - one of the first American platforms dedicated to premium micro-drama content. His model blends elevated creative standards with disciplined, data-driven execution, positioning him as a key innovator in shaping how short-form content is produced, monetized, and scaled globally.

Beyond production, Lewis is deeply active in international business, structuring high-level partnerships and financing across the United States, Middle East, and Asia. With a rare combination of creative instinct and deal-making expertise, he continues to bridge entertainment and global commerce - building platforms, partnerships, and IP that are designed to perform at scale.

John also serves as a judge on this year's VertIGo Vertical Pitch Competition.

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/dd619-c4364

We offer limited press badges for approved media outlets. Please email us at info@laverticaldramamarket.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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