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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck said it on Joe Rogan: studios now want a big moment in the first five minutes because streaming audiences won't wait. Netflix optimizes for when viewers drop off. The way stories get made and watched has fundamentally shifted.
Meanwhile, micro drama hit $700 million in a single quarter. Brands are flooding ad dollars into short-form content. The format is projected to reach $12 billion by 2030, creating thousands of new jobs in writing, acting, directing, editing, and production while traditional paths shrink. (Already looking? Check the board at VerticalDramaJobs.com)
This summit brings together working creators, platform insiders, and industry professionals to share what's actually working. Twenty sessions across ten tracks. Whether you're already creating or just getting started, this is the fastest way to understand the space.
What You'll Walk Away With
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"Streaming changed how audiences watch. Micro drama changed how stories get made. This summit is where you learn both."
The MDS26 Anthem
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Frequently Asked Questions
MDS26 is the first edition of the virtual summit dedicated to the vertical drama industry, including micro drama, short-form series, and mobile-first storytelling. It brings together creators, talent, and fans for 20 sessions across 10 tracks covering everything from vertical storytelling and cinematography to AI-assisted filmmaking and creator economics.
Everyone. Creators (writers, directors, showrunners, producers), talent (actors, DPs, editors, crew), film students, fans of vertical drama, people in traditional Hollywood thinking about pivoting, and anyone curious about the fastest-growing format in entertainment. Whether you're already producing vertical content or just want to understand the space, this summit is for you.
Vertical drama refers to short-form, episodic dramatic content filmed in 9:16 portrait format for mobile viewing. Think Netflix-quality storytelling in 1-3 minute episodes on platforms like ReelShort, DramaBox, ShortMax, and FlexTV. The industry hit $700M in Q1 2025 and is projected to reach $12B by 2030.
Micro drama is ultra-short dramatic content, typically under 3 minutes per episode. It overlaps significantly with vertical drama but can also include horizontal formats. The genre has exploded globally, with China's micro drama market alone reaching billions in revenue.
The summit takes place in Spring 2026 over three mid-week days (Tuesday through Thursday). Exact dates and the full schedule will be announced to waitlist members first. Can't make it live? No problem. Full replays of all 20 sessions come with one-year access so you can watch and rewatch on your own time.
No problem. Sign up anyway. Full replays of all 20 sessions will be available with one-year access, so you can watch everything on your own schedule. Whether you're in finals week, at work, or in a different time zone, you won't miss a thing.
MDS26 is 100% virtual so you can attend from anywhere in the world.
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