Behind the Verticals is your insider guide to the fast-rising world of vertical storytelling: the creators, the craft, the platforms, and the booming ecosystem powering microdramas, vertical short-form series, and next-generation cinematic content.
Vertical video isn’t just a format anymore; it’s a new frontier of filmmaking. Across TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and emerging vertical-first platforms, creators are building serialized worlds, cultivating fanbases, and rewriting the rules of digital entertainment.
Behind the Verticals goes deeper: unpacking production techniques, spotlighting standout series, tracking industry trends, and revealing the creative decisions that make vertical stories work.
Whether you’re a creator, filmmaker, marketer, producer, or simply a fan of this evolving form, this newsletter gives you the context, clarity, and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t find anywhere else.
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