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# EVNT. ｜GOING VERTICAL @ UCLA: RSVP now open
- URL: https://www.real-reel.com/real-reel-ucla-vertical-shorts-forum-2-2/
- Published: 2025-11-11T17:48:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-09T22:41:03.000Z
- Author: Real Reel
- Tags: EVNT.

## ⦿⦿  
  
****The Vertical Short Revolution** comes to UCLA on ****Fri, Nov 14 (1–3 PM)** at Charles E. Young Research Library, ****Main Conference Room (Room 11360)**. 

****A practical forum on how vertical micro-dramas are being created, financed, and distributed in the U.S.**

[Join Real Reel](#/portal/signup/free) 

**Co-hosted by Real Reel™, the UCLA Center for Chinese Studies, and the International Short Drama Association.**

## Two panels. One playbook. 

Creators, producers, and platforms unpack how vertical micro-dramas are made, financed, and distributed.

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### Panel 1 — Creation & Aesthetics of Vertical Shorts

- **Sining Xiang** (Writer/Director) — Award-winning shorts and vertical hits for ReelShort (*The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband*).
- **Shawn Chou** (Director/Editor) — Feature director and veteran editor bridging studio craft with vertical workflows.
- **Johnny Jiang** (Executive Producer, NetShort) — Oversees U.S.–platform pipelines and vertical-series slates.
- **Darren Tian** (Director/Producer, Interactive Film/Salty TV) — LA-based director-producer pioneering rapid-cycle mini-series.

### Panel 2 — Industry & Operations

- **Celine Zen** (Producer; Co-founder of Real Reel™) — SHÙ Studio; ex-CCO Starlight; EFA/Berlinale Talents; international co-pros.
- **Brandan Dennehy** (Producer/Strategist) — Creative producer with major collaborators; scaled vertical-studio ops and user reach.
- **James Chen** (Independent Producer) — Former Playlet GM for global market development; U.S. short-drama ops.
- **Weina Gao** (Producer/Distributor, Forest Dream) — 30+ years in film/TV; co-pros and distribution across short-drama platforms.

### Event details

- **When:** Fri, Nov 14 · **1–3 PM**
- **Where:** UCLA — Charles E. Young Research Library, **Main Conference Room (Room 11360)**

### RSVP

Seats are limited. **Register HERE** [⇲](https://forms.gle/WjV4iSLZWb6U8UXU7?ref=real-reel.com)

> **Note:** Please RSVP first. We’ll confirm **admission by email on Thursday, Nov 13 (daytime)** based on capacity. Thanks for your understanding.

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