OCT 30 2026 Atlanta, GA
VertiStar Film Festival · 2026

ONE DAY. LIVE.

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Micro-drama screenings, awards ceremony, networking, and live performances, all on October 30th in Atlanta. General Admission passes on sale now: $20.

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About the Festival

Where the next
generation takes
the stage.

The VertiStar Film Festival brings vertical cinema to life. Show up in Atlanta on October 30th for curated micro-drama screenings, the awards ceremony, networking, and live performances — all in one day.

1Festival Day
50+Films & Performances
October 30 · Atlanta, GA

THE DAY,
HOUR BY HOUR.

One day. Six moments. Tap any block to jump to it.

8:30 AM8:00 PM
Official Selections

SPOTLIGHTED
FILMS.

From 50+ entries, these are the vertical films stepping into the spotlight. Shot for the screen in your hand.

Sins of Dorian Gray poster
Micro-Drama · 87 min

Sins of Dorian Gray

Directed by Oleksandra Konoplya
Moving Photo poster
Drama · 23 min

Moving Photo

Written & directed by Ravi Kishan Vijayakumar
Nothing poster
Drama · 19 min

Nothing

A film by Amir Niyakam
Bloodlust poster
Official Selection

Bloodlust

Official Selection · 2026
★ 05 Official Selection
Official Selection

The Tell Tale Heart

Official Selection · 2026
★ 06 Official Selection
Official Selection

The Left Leader

Written & directed by Afshin Eisaei
★ 07 Official Selection
Vertical Mini-Series

Trapped in Memories

Directed by Gourav Bhattacharya
★ 08 Official Selection
Official Selection

I Have to Talk to Her

A Meta Ray-Ban film by Greg Berman
★ 09 Official Selection
Official Selection

Home Sweet Home

Official Selection · 2026
★ 10 Official Selection
Mini-Series

The Rescue Kittens

Official Selection · 2026

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The Jury

JUDGED BY
THE INDUSTRY.

Six industry voices from Sundance and SXSW screenings, Netflix series, and global brand campaigns decide who takes home the first VertiStar awards.

Luca Cioci, Director of Photography Luca Cioci Director of Photography An Shu, Cinematographer An Shu Cinematographer Exa Huang, Director & Producer Exa Huang Director & Producer Aditya Gosar, Cinematographer Aditya Gosar Cinematographer 'Louise' YunJu Chen, Cinematographer 'Louise' YunJu Chen Cinematographer Neta Shavitt, Producer Neta Shavitt Producer
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General Admission
$ 20 / person
  • Micro-drama film screenings
  • Opening ceremony
  • Awards ceremony
  • Networking event
  • October 30, 2026 · Atlanta, GA
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