Short Drama Forum: Q4 2025 Edition
Coverage from this weekend
Executives, actors, producers, and writers from all over the world got together this weekend for Short Drama Alliance‘s Short Drama Forum (2025 Q4 Edition).
The panel tackled three hot topics: AI’s role in short drama production, the complete lifecycle of creating vertical content, and the rise of women shaping the industry. Below is what stood out.
Star Power Still Matters
Vertical fans are fiercely loyal to their favorite actors and will follow them from series to series, app to app. Even on a phone screen, charisma translates. These viewers aren’t casual. They’re devoted, engaged, and coming back for more.
Platform Consolidation Is Coming
New apps are launching every week, but we all know how this ends. Eventually, a handful of major players will dominate, each becoming known for specific types of content. Think HBO for prestige dramas, but for vertical storytelling.
Audiences Demand Originality
The grace period is over. Fans who’ve been watching vertical dram…
