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SUMMARY:Whats the "Drama" with "Vertical"?'
DESCRIPTION:What’s the ‘Drama’ with ‘Vertical’? \nAre there opportunities for vertical microdramas in NZ? \nThe vertical microdrama format has taken the world by storm. Short\, punchy\, shot for mobile\, and built for binge-watching\, it’s generated extraordinary revenue in markets like China and is quietly gaining ground here in Aotearoa. But what is it? Where do we find them? Who’s watching? Are there revenue opportunities? \nJoin us for a panel conversation that brings together producers\, funders\, and an international perspective to dig into the real story behind vertical content in globally. \nWhether you’re already working in the short-form space\, curious about where the funding is heading\, or wondering how overseas models might translate here\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. \nOur Panellists \nAmie Mills – Head of Funding at NZ on Air\nAmie is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and has overall responsibility for the Scripted\, Non-Fiction and Platforms streams of funding\, and the Game Development Sector Rebate. Amie has worked in the media industry in Aotearoa and abroad\, in a range of creative and digital production roles. \nAbba-Rose Vaiaonga-Ioasa – Producer for “I Got You”\nAbba-Rose (Samoan\, villages of Toamua\, Puipa’a) specializes in taking the path less travelled to tell the stories rarely told. Co-founder of Pacific Islands Screen Artists\, producer of feature films\, Three Wise Cousins (2016)\, Hibiscus & Ruthless (2018)\, Take Home Pay (2019)\, Mama’s Music Box (2020). And factual series Sik Fah Lah (2022)\, online vertical series I Got You (2022). \nJessica Todd – Producer for “The Sender”\nBased between Ōtautahi Christchurch and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland\, Jessica has been working across the media industry in Aotearoa and the UK for 10 years. As as independent producer\, she works in production for long form drama projects and TVCs. Most recently\, she produced NZ On Air Funded microdrama The Sender (2025). \nDate: Wednesday 10th June\nLocation: Post Production Building\, Kōawa Studios\, University of Canterbury\, 21 Dovedale Ave\, Christchurch\nTime: Drinks & nibbles from 6pm | Panel 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nFree for WIFT members | $20 non-members
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/whats-the-drama-with-vertical/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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