Bristol · 23–27 September 2026
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Storytelling in Vertical Dramas

Storytelling in Vertical Dramas

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Friday, 25 September 2026 · at 10:30 · Waterside 3

This session will explore the power and popularity of vertical drama to understand their storytelling grammar, and what the format’s success tells us about how we consume stories now.

We’ll be speaking to filmmakers, creators and execs to understand the power and popularity of vertical drama. Unpacking its storytelling grammar and whether premium tonality is really part of the equation for audiences. Chairing the discussion is expert in all things vertical drama, and Founder of Vertical Drama Love, Jen Cooper - joining Jen we have the Co-Founder and Exec at Tattle TV and EMC Productions, Marina Elderton, Filmmaker and Encounters Trustee, Noel Goodwin, and producer of vertical drama indies Samantha Huiming from Black Swan Productions.

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