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The Vertical Microdrama Market is where platforms, creators, studios, brands, and investors come together to do business and define the future of vertical storytelling.
The exhibitors impacting the future vertical storytelling.
“The Vertical Microdrama Market is where real deals happen. Essential for anyone serious about vertical content.”
The Vertical Shorts Festival Awards will headline Saturday night, August 15, 2026!
The First Festival for Vertical Cinema. Celebrating bold storytelling in 9:16.Vertical Shorts Festival is a global celebration of short-form films created specifically for vertical screens.
Our mission is to elevate mobile-first storytelling and redefine how cinema is experienced in the 21st century.
Vertical Shorts Festival was founded to celebrate a new generation of filmmakers. In a world where stories are consumed in portrait mode, vertical cinema has evolved beyond a format! Above all, we spotlight creators who are shaping the language of modern storytelling.
We’re excited to welcome Real to Reel Capital as an official exhibitor at the Vertical Microdrama Market (VMM) 2026 in Las Vegas.
Real to Reel Capital is a capital advisory and investment platform focused on film, television, and media-driven ventures—specializing in connecting creators, studios, and entertainment companies with strategic investors and structured financing solutions.
Their work sits at the intersection of storytelling, capital, and scalable deal-making across both content and experiential projects.
So, You Want to Be a Gold Digger? is a provocative documentary exploring the hidden intersection of wealth, attraction, power, and social mobility in modern relationships.
Guided by Alla Kesser, founder of Gold Digger Academy, the film examines the psychology and social dynamics behind what society labels “gold digging” - challenging audiences to reconsider the complex relationship between love, security, ambition, and identity.
Gold Digger Academy is a personal development and behavioral education platform founded by Alla Kesser, focused on helping women better understand social dynamics, self-presentation, confidence, communication, and relationship psychology within high-level social and professional environments. The academy combines principles of behavioral psychology, etiquette, body language, emotional intelligence, and personal refinement to explore how perception, identity, and social positioning influence modern relationships and opportunities.
Full-scale, state-of-the-art production studio built for modern + vertical storytelling.
AUGUST 13–16, 2026 | SAHARA LAS VEGAS
Industry Passes Include:
➤ 2-Day Expo Floor Access (Friday–Saturday)
➤ Full Programming Access (Keynotes, Panels, Workshops)
➤ Early Access to Theatre Screenings & Select Programming
➤ Industry Brunch Buffet (Friday & Saturday Mornings)
➤ Award Shows (Evening)
➤ Nightlife & Afterparties (Access)
➤ Meet & Greets + Signings
(Access Only — Fees May Apply)
INDUSTRY PASS (EARLY BIRD)
* Early bird ends May 31, 2026
$495
$395
+ taxes & fees
Includes:
2-Day Expo Floor Access (Fri–Sat)
Panels, workshops, and programming
Screenings and demos
VMM & OPTIX Awards show (general seating)
Vertical Shorts Festival Awards Show (general seating)
Nightlife access (non-hosted)
Meet & greets + signings (access only; fees may apply)
INDUSTRY+ PASS
Most Popular
$695
+ taxes & fees
Includes:
Everything in Industry Pass
Priority seating (panels & programming)
Upgraded seating (awards shows)
Select invitation only networking mixers
Fast-track check-in
Early access to meet & greets
INDUSTRY VIP
Limited Availability
BY APPLICATION ONLY
Includes:
All-Access Across Event
VIP Seating + Lounge Access
Access To Private Mixers & Hosted Events
Priority Talent Access
Curated Introductions
Dedicated Concierge Support
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Fan Passes Include:
➤ Expo Floor Access
➤ Select Panels
➤ Public Screenings (Standard Access)
➤ Meet & Greets + Signings
(Access Only — Fees May Apply)
FAN PASS | 1-DAY
$125
+ taxes & fees
Includes:
Expo floor access (General Admission)
Select Panels
Select Workshops
Select Screenings
Meet & greets + signings (access only; fees may apply)
* Friday: NVMM | OPTIX Awards Show (General Admission)
* Saturday: Vertical Shorts Festival & Awards Show (General Admission)
FAN PASS | 2-DAY
$199
+ taxes & fees
Includes:
Expo floor access (General Admission)
Select Panels
Select Workshops
Select Screenings
Meet & greets + signings (access only; fees may apply)
VMM | OPTIX Awards Show (General Admission) (Friday)
Vertical Shorts Festival & Awards Show (General Admission) (Saturday)
FAN VIP
$395
+ taxes & fees
Includes:
Includes everything in Fan Pass (2 Day)
Priority meet & greets
Reserved panel seating
Awards show (reserved section)
Exclusive VIP badge
After Party Access (non-hosted)
ADDITIONAL STAFF PASSES:
$250 Early / $350 Standard (Per Pass)
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Awards Show Only
$150
+ taxes & fees
Includes:
VMM & OPTIX Award Show on Friday, August 14, 2026
Vertical Shorts Festival Award Show on Saturday, August 15, 2026
Passes to attend other events or the expo may be purchased separately and are not included.
Afterparty Access
$150
+ taxes & fees
Includes:
This add-on provides access only to the official VMM 2026 Afterparty at SAHARA Las Vegas. This add-on is non-hosted and available as an add on for Fan Passes.
Private Mixers Access
$500
+ taxes & fees
Includes:
This add-on is extremely limited and provides access to private mixers on both Friday, August 14 & Saturday, August 15th. Details will be sent to purchasers only.
Premium Meet & Greets Access
$150
+ taxes & fees
Includes:
Access to premium meet & greets.
the Venue
BOOK WITH US AND SAVE:
Special room rates are available through our SAHARA booking link for VMM. Secure your stay today and take advantage of exclusive event pricing.
➤ Inventory is limited
➤ Early pricing will increase
➤ VIP access is application-only
