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EVNT. ｜GOING VERTICAL: The Vertical Short Revolution Forum

Real Reel™

04 Nov 2025 — 1 min read

Creators, producers, and platform folks, we’re bringing the 9:16 conversation into the room.

Real Reel™, in collaboration with UCLA Center for Chinese Studies ↗ and the International Short Drama Association ↗, will host a two-panel forum putting both the craft and the business of vertical shorts on the table.
Seats are limited to 160.

What’s inside

Panel 1 — Creation & Aesthetics of Vertical Shorts
How directors and showrunners design for 9:16: blocking and coverage that read on phones, hook density, lens & lighting choices, caption strategy, sound that carries on mobile, and a fast post pipeline.

Panel 2 — Industry & Operations
The economics and distribution of vertical drama: greenlight math, UA vs. organic, platforms’ POV, monetization (IAP, ads, subs), content ops, data feedback loops, and international rollouts.

Event details

Date & Time: Fri, Nov 14, 1–3 PM (PT)
Venue: Main Conference Room (Room 11360), Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA
Capacity: 160 seats
Speakers: Speakers: Top vertical-drama and traditional filmmaking professionals, plus platform representatives

Updates: The speaker list and registration link will be posted shortly on Real Reel.

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