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Gleb Savchenko is stepping into verticals with our very own ‘You Messed With the Wrong Nerd.’ Vertical is where established names and rising talent meet a new kind of audience: mobile-first, fast-paced, and deeply engaged. At GoodShort, we’re building for that future, where storytelling, fandom, and talent growth move in real time. This is where the next wave of entertainment is happening. #GoodShort #VerticalStorytelling #MicroDrama #FutureOfEntertainment https://lnkd.in/gJc4J9Tq

GoodShort is honored to be recognized among the award winners at this year’s LA Vertical Fest. Congratulations to all the creators, talent, and partners who continue to push the boundaries of vertical storytelling. The innovation and creativity across this year’s submissions reflect the rapid growth and global impact of the format. We’re proud to be included alongside such an incredible group of studios and talent, and remain committed to building opportunities for creators and shaping the future of vertical entertainment. Thank you to the festival and jury for the recognition, and congratulations again to all the winners. “Vertical storytelling isn’t just a format, it’s a new frontier for talent, creativity, and global connection.”

LA Vertical Fest is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2026 festival cycle! We were graced with talent across the board. Thank you to all who submitted, and took chances as this space evolves (vertical 2.0) - You are part of this unfolding story! LAVF nominees include Eddie Martinez (Atrium Talent, NCIS, The Rookie, The Sinner), Alison Stanton-Cook (Bay of Fires), Daniel Cotroneo (A Beautiful Life, The Company You Keep), Dominic Russo (Echo Lake Entertainment, Kaplan-Stahler, Workaholics), Mat Raney (Innovative Artists, Bull), John Druska (DDO Artists Agency, All American, Call Me Kat), Nicole Mattox (Ideal Talent Agency, Playstation Girl), and more. The 2026 LAVF finalists are: Bruiser – Eddie Martinez (Actor), Adriana Aluna Martinez (Actress), Best Short, Best Ensemble Devilish Highschool Girl – Sean Moon (Director), Jung-yeon Kim (Actress), Ga-Young Lim (Actress), Best Vertical Series, Best Ensemble I'm the Mafia Girl Boss and He's my Man – Armand Procacci (Actor), Sining Xiang (Director), Best Vertical Series It's Okay It Will Make Sense In Ten Years – Best Short by K.M Murphy Just Jump (Short) – Fiona Loakman (Actress), Hamish Chilcott (Actor), Alison Stanton-Cook (Director), Best Short, Best Ensemble Pizza Guys vs Vampires – Best Vertical Short, Co-Directors Daniel Cotroneo, @Dominic Russo , Mat Raney, John Druska (Actor), Best Ensemble 99 charms 99 heartbreaks – Bluesky Lan (Director), Nicole Mattox (Actress), Kenny Resch (Actor), Best Vertical Series, Best Ensemble, The Princess and The Poet (vertical screenplay) – Jonathan Turner Smith Wranglers Heat (vertical screenplay) – Michael Clifton A huge thank you to the judges who spent their valuable time and shared their talent and taste during the evaluation process 👏

GoodShort sees vertical storytelling as 'Netflix in your pocket'

“Todo lo que está pasando ahora mismo en Estados Unidos es el mismo patrón que yo vi en China”, dice la productora ejecutiva de GoodShort Ivy Yu, que asegura que el formato ya es “respetable” e “inevitable”. https://lnkd.in/dRPSHYXq

Happy Year of the Horse! 🧨🧧  I’m excited to share that I’ve started a new position as AI Director at GoodShort. Wishing everyone a prosperous and creative year ahead!

🎬 GoodShort Is Helping Shape the Future of Vertical Storytelling 🎬 The landscape of digital storytelling continues to evolve, and vertical serialized micro-dramas are reshaping how audiences engage with narrative content and how talent work within this format. Recent reporting from Variety highlights the rapid rise of micro-dramas and the work being done to establish meaningful union frameworks for this growing space. We are proud to share that GoodShort is one of three vertical platforms consulting directly with SAG-AFTRA to help develop a workable agreement for vertical content. These conversations are focused on building a contract structure that reflects the realities of vertical production while ensuring fair protections and opportunities for performers. At GoodShort, we believe innovation and responsibility must move together. As vertical storytelling continues to gain global momentum, establishing thoughtful, sustainable standards is essential for creators, actors, and producers alike. This is an important moment for our industry, and we are honored to help shape what comes next. #VerticalStorytelling #MicroDrama #SAGAFTRA #DigitalEntertainment #GoodShort #FutureOfContent https://lnkd.in/gkkk85uf