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Inside Vertical Short Dramas

Short Drama Alliance with Maggie Han

🎙️ Go behind the scenes of the global vertical short drama boom.Hosted by producer Maggie Han, founder of the Short Drama Alliance, this podcast explores the rise of vertical short dramas through interviews with creators, producers, and industry leaders worldwide.Featuring conversations from the Short Drama Forum and the YouTube channel Short Drama Decode.Find us on Instagram, Facebook,X or threads — just search Short Drama Alliance.

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43:54

S2E14 | Forum 25Q3 — Inside Platform Playbooks:...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/09/21

📘 New release: Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 36-page practical guide on short dramas. Covers audience psychology, social trends, scriptwriting methods, paywalls, and ad-driven business models.Available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese👉 Get your Eng copy here: 🔗 https://payhip.com/b/K82oz👉 Available in multiple languages: payhip.com/ShortDramaAllianceIn this episode, we speak with Jeannie He, a short drama producer with over 8 years of experience

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15:56

S2E13 | Forum 25Q3 — Latin America’s Rise in Short...

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2025/09/20

📘 New release: Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 36-page practical guide on short dramas. Covers audience psychology, social trends, scriptwriting methods, paywalls, and ad-driven business models.Available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese👉 Get your Eng copy here: 🔗 https://payhip.com/b/K82oz👉 Available in multiple languages: payhip.com/ShortDramaAllianceChristy Wang is a PGA producer, angel investor, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Tiklatam,

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50:10

S2E12 | Forum 25Q3 — Cracking the Code: Localizing...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/09/20

📘 New release: Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 36-page practical guide on short dramas. Covers audience psychology, social trends, scriptwriting methods, paywalls, and ad-driven business models.Available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese👉 Get your Eng copy here: 🔗 https://payhip.com/b/K82oz👉 Available in multiple languages: payhip.com/ShortDramaAllianceIn this episode, we talked with Brandan Dennehy, a pioneer in serialized audio and vertical

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48:40

S2E10| Forum 25Q3 — “Makeup Sex" & short dramas: How...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/09/19

📘 New release: Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 36-page practical guide on short dramas. Covers audience psychology, social trends, scriptwriting methods, paywalls, and ad-driven business models.Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Turkish.👉 Get your Eng copy here: 🔗 https://payhip.com/b/K82oz👉 Available in multiple languages: payhip.com/ShortDramaAllianceThis episode comes from the Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 Edition, a global roundtable

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19:39

S2E9 | Forum 25Q3 — From Hollywood to Vertical Hits:...

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2025/09/03

Today’s episode features Chris Wicke, a 25-year veteran of the film and TV industry and the founder of Embr Entertainment. Chris has been producing vertical mini dramas for platforms like ReelShort and Salty TV, with hits such as Truth or Dare (which ranked #4 on Salty TV) and Married to the Assassin. Before founding Embr, he produced vertical dramas at Be Here Media and has since built Embr Entertainment to focus exclusively on short drama production. With a background spanning film, television,

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18:52

S2E8 | Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 — Steph: A Canadian...

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2025/08/30

In this episode, we feature a conversation from the Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 Edition with Steph, a Toronto-based multi-hyphenated director and producer reshaping vertical storytelling with cinematic flair, emotional depth, sharp pacing, and a no-compromise approach to short-form drama. With nearly 15 years in film and media, Steph entered vertical dramas two years ago and has since worked on multiple series across Canada. She brings both creative and critical perspective, especially on how female

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37:05

S2E7 | Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 — From Boys’ Love to...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/08/30

In this episode, we feature a conversation from the Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 Edition with Emma Wang, Executive Producer and Head of Content, and Ben Pengilly, CEO and Founder of On Set Octopus.Emma Wang is the Executive Producer and Head of Content at Onset Octopus, where she leads the project-based writer team and oversees the full process from development to release. As an award-winning screenwriter, she has created multiple hit vertical dramas and brings strong bilingual expertise in both

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30:14

S2E6 | Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 — Drama Shorts:...

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2025/08/29

In this episode, we sit down with Leonid (Leo) Ovdiienko, Co-Founder and CEO of Drama Shorts, one of the fastest-growing vertical drama platforms outside of Asia. Leo started with Alpha Novel, a marketplace for web novels, and quickly pivoted into producing short dramas based on popular IP. Today, Drama Shorts is ranked among the top 15 players worldwide, with an ambitious goal to break into the top 3 this year. The company is producing over 50 exclusive titles across Europe, the U.S., and Ukraine —

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22:22

S2E5 | Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 — Dana Protsyshak on...

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2025/08/29

Today’s episode features a conversation from the Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 Edition, where I interviewed Dana Protsyshak, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker, former screenwriter, and founder of VertIGo. After years of writing and producing vertical content, Dana is now shifting her focus to building bridges across the global vertical drama industry. In this episode, Dana shares her journey from storytelling to community-building and introduces the LA Vertical Drama Market, the first-ever in-person

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25:21

S2E4 | Kate HE on Female Storytelling in Vertical Dramas

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/08/28

In our discussion, Kate shares her insights on how women are shaping the future of vertical short dramas, bringing unique perspectives and creative approaches to storytelling. We also dive into the evolution of audience habits, cross-cultural production challenges, and the growing opportunities for female voices in the global short drama industry. Key topics we cover in this episode:Why female creators are redefining vertical storytellingKate’s approach to crafting emotionally rich narrativesThe

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52:01

S2E3 | Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 — Dan Jongma on...

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2025/08/28

In this episode, we talk with Daniel Jongma, the founder of @actingvertical, based in Sydney, Australia. Daniel actively explores performance in vertical storytelling, with experience spanning acting in lead and supporting roles, as well as casting, writing, and producing vertical dramas. In our conversation, Daniel shares his journey of entering the short drama industry and his insights on:· How he approaches performance and storytelling designed specifically for vertical formats· The

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17:26

S2E2 | Inside MyDrama: How Vertical Dramas, AI, and...

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2025/08/26

In this special episode, recorded as part of the lead-up to the Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 Edition, I interviewed Bogdan Nesvit, the co-founder and co-CEO of HOLYWATER — the tech company behind MyDrama, My Passion, and My Muse. HOLYWATER’s content ecosystem now reaches over 55 million users worldwide, empowering creators to produce high-quality stories, series, and books, distribute them to global audiences, and shape a new era of content.In our conversation, Bogdan shares his insights on building an

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59:11

S2E1 | Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 — Roundtable #1：From...

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2025/08/25

「Roundtable」From Basics to Future VisionWhat defines short drama in today’s entertainment world — and where is it heading next? In this exclusive roundtable, we bring together four leading voices from Los Angeles, New York, and beyond to discuss the rise of vertical dramas, new storytelling formats, and how global creators are shaping the future of entertainment.Guests:• Anina Net — internationally working actress in film and television and former top model, known for her standout short drama roles

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28:10

EP09: Short Dramas and Global Obsession | A British...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/08/23

In this episode of Inside Vertical Short Dramas from Short Drama Decode, we talk with Jennifer Cooper, a London-based entrepreneur and cultural analyst who unexpectedly became a devoted fan of Chinese vertical dramas.Jen shares her unique perspective on why these fast-paced, emotionally addictive stories are resonating with Western audiences. We explore how short dramas bypass cultural barriers, the power of “domineering CEO” tropes, and what makes Chinese platforms distinct in shaping global

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14:48

EP08: Why Short Dramas Take the World? A Philippine...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/08/23

Today’s episode of Inside Vertical Short Dramas from Short Drama Decode features Sarah Gomez, a short drama researcher and fan from the Philippines (IG: @escapismviaverticals). Sarah runs Escape Through Short Dramas, where she shares her love for the genre and global insights.We discuss her journey as a viewer and her take on March 2025’s breakout hits—Baby, A Billionaire and I, Breaking the CEO’s Playground, and The Missing Master Chef. Sarah also reflects on how women worldwide are embracing short

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50:32

EP07: Inside Dashverse: AI, Comics, and the Future of...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/08/23

In this special in-person interview, recorded during Sam’s visit to China, we explore the rise of Dashtoon — an ambitious AI-powered platform redefining how visual stories are created and consumed.This episode captures Sam’s reflections at the end of his China journey, where he met with short drama producers, creators, and platforms to explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration and storytelling innovation.✨ What we discuss in this episode:How Sam started Dashtoon and the vision behind

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35:21

EP06: Can a Brazilian-Japanese Director Make Chinese...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/08/15

🎧 Today’s episode features director Mauricio Osaki, a Brazilian-Japanese filmmaker bringing Chinese-style short dramas to global screens.Working with platforms like ShortMax (China) and Vigloo (South Korea), Mauricio directs both localized adaptations of Chinese hits and original stories inspired by the emotional pacing of vertical drama.He shares how he rewrites scripts for Western audiences, softens over-the-top tropes, and focuses on emotional clarity over spectacle.For Mauricio, short drama is

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15:56

EP05: From Talent Coach to Vertical Godmother: Jaxx...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/08/15

🎧 Today’s episode features a conversation from our YouTube channel, Short Drama Decode, with Jacqueline “Jaxx” van Eijk — a Netherlands-based talent coach and strategist known as The Vertical Godmother, guiding actors through the emotional and professional complexities of short-form drama.In our conversation, Jaxx shares how a coaching request from an LA-based actor led her into the fast-moving world of Chinese-style vertical dramas. Drawing from years of experience in performance coaching, she now

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32:39

EP04:Short, Spicy & Feminine Power: How Steph Tablizo...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/08/14

In this exclusive episode, Canadian director & producer Steph Tablizo brings us into the sizzling world of vertical short dramas. With 15+ years in the film and TV industry, Steph now crafts stories that blend romance, fantasy, and edge — all in under five minutes.From mafia affairs and BDSM dynamics to queer empowerment and spicy CEO fantasies, Steph shares how she localizes Chinese short drama scripts for Western audiences, while keeping the heartbeat of the story alive.💡 What you’ll hear in

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44:03

EP03: $70K to $10M in App Revenue: Hollywood Producer...

Inside Vertical Short Dramas ·

2025/08/12

In this eye-opening episode of Inside Vertical Short Dramas, we sit down with Chris Wicke — a 25-year veteran of the film and TV industry and founder of U.S.-based short drama app Embr Entertainment.Chris takes us inside the making of a $70,000 vertical short drama that helped generate over $10 million in app revenue, revealing the realities of cross-border production between China and the U.S. From adapting “dominant CEO” and “abuse-romance” scripts for Western audiences, to navigating cultural

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