OCT 30 2026 Atlanta, GA
VertiStar Film Festival · 2026

ONE DAY. LIVE.

Watch. Discover. Show up.
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
What's On

THE FULL
PROGRAM.

01
Oct 30 · In Person

FILM SCREENINGS

Curated micro-dramas shot natively for vertical screens. Watch the full festival lineup streaming from anywhere on Day 1.

02
Oct 30 · In Person

NETWORKING EVENT

Connect with creators, filmmakers, and industry professionals. Exclusive to in-person Day 2 pass holders following the awards ceremony.

03
Oct 30 · In Person

WINNING FILM SCREENINGS

Live in-person screenings of the award-winning micro-dramas on vertical screens, in the exact format they were made for.

04
Oct 30 · In Person

AWARDS CEREMONY

The inaugural VertiStar Awards. Attend in person in Atlanta on October 30th for the live ceremony and celebration.

Official Selections

SPOTLIGHTED
FILMS.

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

★ 01 Official Selection
Official Selection

To Be Announced

Filmmaker to be revealed
★ 02 Official Selection
Official Selection

To Be Announced

Filmmaker to be revealed
★ 03 Official Selection
Official Selection

To Be Announced

Filmmaker to be revealed
★ 04 Official Selection
Official Selection

To Be Announced

Filmmaker to be revealed
★ 05 Official Selection
Official Selection

To Be Announced

Filmmaker to be revealed
★ 06 Official Selection
Official Selection

To Be Announced

Filmmaker to be revealed
★ 07 Official Selection
Official Selection

To Be Announced

Filmmaker to be revealed
★ 08 Official Selection
Official Selection

To Be Announced

Filmmaker to be revealed

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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
Meet the Judges
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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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