Recommended Resources for Vertical & Microdramas
As the whole vertical and microdrama style is still a relatively new area for most writers / producers / directors, and it's not even touched on by current course providers, I thought I'd share some of the resources I have come across which have helped me on my journey.
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Books
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How to write a Vertical Drama Series in 10 Days - by Isabel Drean
The Ultimate Vertical Drama Writing Workbook - by Aurora Thorne
How to write a Vertical Drama Series in 10 Days - by Isabel Drean
The Ultimate Vertical Drama Writing Workbook - by Aurora Thorne
Courses
- Short Drama Decode - a YouTube channel by Maggie Hen - one of the top vertical drama producers from China!
- Story Incubator with Isabel Drean - next course starts March 2026
- Story Incubator with Kristina Jilly - next course to be announced soon.
- Stage32 Education - A range of webinars are now available coving areas such as Writing, Directing & Producing vertical dramas.
Industry News & Updates
- Short Drama Alliance - run by Maggie Hen.
- Vertical Series Hub - Lists industry updates, jobs, competitions, courses & more.
- Vertical Drama Love - Drama Reviews, Interviews & Fan Awards
- Behind the Verticals - on substack featuring global industry updates.
- Isabel Drean - on substack.
- Vertical Filmmaking (Mini Dramas) - A global Facebook group
- Vertical Filmmaking Australia - A new Facebook group for the growing scene in Australia
Vertical Film Festivals
- Vertical Festival, Florida, USA
- Vertical Shorts Festival - Los Angeles, USA
- 48HR Vertical Film Challenge - Young Australian Film Festival, AUS
- Koala Reels Online Vertical Film Festival - Coming Soon, AUS
If there is a website or book that should be added here, please let me know!

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