Vertical Film School, the podcast
Chi Odogwu talks to the actors, writers, producers and studios making vertical drama: how they got in, what it pays and what they'd do differently.
Carin Smolinski: From actress to indie vertical producer
With Carin Smolinski, Actress and indie vertical producerCarin Smolinski on going from actress at 50 to indie vertical producer: shooting Tides of Desire in Costa Rica, distribution with no playbook, and AI riders.
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She Signed Her Rights Away for 10 Years at 16. Now She Teaches Africa to Break Into Vertical Drama
With Blessing Azugama, Vertical scriptwriterNigerian scriptwriter Blessing Azugama on moving from web novels to vertical drama, writing hooks, landing paid work, and the contract that cost her 10 years.
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Studios pay $5,000 per episode. Sophia Xing does it for $10
With Sophia Xing, Founder, Plot PartyPlot Party founder Sophia Xing on making AI vertical drama for $10 to $75 an episode, new genres, localization, and where AI video models are heading.
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Nobody Can Out-You You: Kent Kasper's Guide to Breaking Into Vertical Drama
With Kent Kasper, Acting coachLA acting coach Kent Kasper on breaking into vertical drama: iPhone photos, knowing your type, pay rates for leads, and why nobody can out-you you.
Watch and listen →Vertical Film School Intro
The Vertical Film School podcast trailer. Host Chi Odogwu introduces the show on the craft and business of vertical drama, ahead of the first episode.
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