A dimly lit movie theater with rows of seats in the foreground and a large screen in the background is advertised for the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival's Vertical Festival.

Giannetti Films Foundation

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

General Admission

LXCL:Festival Supporter! Reserved VIP seating.

Festival Supporter

LXCL:Save with Early-Bird Admission to Vertical Festival 2026! One ticket includes all-day access to screenings, industry panels, networking, the awards ceremony and post networking at Savor Cinema on November 22, 2026. Quantities are limited, so purchase early!

Early Bird

Experience the future of storytelling at Vertical Festival 2026!Join filmmakers, writers, actors, producers and industry professionals for an exciting celebration of vertical entertainment, microdramas and short-form storytelling. The festival will feature: &nbsp; &bull; Vertical and microdrama screenings &nbsp; &bull; Industry panels and educational conversations &nbsp; &bull; Awards recognizing outstanding creators &nbsp; &bull; Networking with filmmakers and entertainment professionals &nbsp; &bull; Emerging formats, including AI-assisted filmmaking Whether you&rsquo;re already working in vertical entertainment, looking to enter this rapidly growing industry or simply excited to discover the next evolution of storytelling, Vertical Festival is where creators and opportunities connect. Sunday, November 22, 2026 Program begins at 1:00 PM Savor Cinema Fort Lauderdale, Florida Presented by Giannetti Films Foundation.Seating is limited. Purchase your tickets in advance and be part of the future of entertainment! One ticket gives you all-day access to the complete Vertical Festival experience&mdash;including screenings, industry panels, networking, the awards ceremony and post-networking! VerticalFestival.org

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Experience the future of storytelling at Vertical Festival 2026!Join filmmakers, writers, actors, producers and industry professionals for an exciting celebration of vertical entertainment, microdramas and short-form storytelling. The festival will feature:   • Vertical and microdrama screenings   • Industry panels and educational conversations   • Awards recognizing outstanding creators   • Networking with filmmakers and entertainment professionals   • Emerging formats, including AI-assisted filmmaking Whether you’re already working in vertical entertainment, looking to enter this rapidly growing industry or simply excited to discover the next evolution of storytelling, Vertical Festival is where creators and opportunities connect. Sunday, November 22, 2026 Program begins at 1:00 PM Savor Cinema Fort Lauderdale, Florida Presented by Giannetti Films Foundation.Seating is limited. Purchase your tickets in advance and be part of the future of entertainment! One ticket gives you all-day access to the complete Vertical Festival experience—including screenings, industry panels, networking, the awards ceremony and post-networking! VerticalFestival.org

Giannetti Films Foundation

Vertical Festival 2026: Screenings, Panels & Awards

503 SE 6th St

General Admission

$35

Festival Supporter

$50

Early Bird

$25

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