Vertical Drama Competition 2027
Storytelling built for the phone.
MIFF 2027 introduces a Vertical Drama competition for stories created specifically for 9:16, mobile-first viewing — serialized, fast and made to be watched on the screen people actually hold.
The 2027 Vertical Drama call
- Stories created specifically for 9:16 / mobile-first viewing
- Target total running time approximately 60 minutes
- Approximately 30 episodes
- Episodes up to approximately two minutes each
- Serialized storytelling · strong characters · immediate hooks · fast-moving plots · emotional engagement · cliffhangers
- All genres and languages welcome; English subtitles where required
- Optional MPPLUS consideration
Made vertical — not cropped
This is for purpose-built vertical storytelling. A traditional landscape film cropped to 9:16 is not vertical drama. Frame, pace and structure your series for the vertical screen from the start.
Why enter MIFF Vertical Drama
Reach mobile-first African and global audiences with a serialized format built for discovery — plus optional MPPLUS consideration (separate agreement required).