Episode Details

What does it take to succeed in the global vertical drama industry?

In this interview, I speak with an Executive Producer and Head of Creative Content at muVpix, an emerging vertical drama platform building a creator-focused content and distribution ecosystem, about the realities of producing, developing, and distributing short dramas in today’s rapidly evolving market.

We discuss:

• How he entered the vertical drama industry

• The role of an Executive Producer in vertical dramas • Lessons learned from early productions • Why pre-production communication is critical

• What defines a successful vertical drama

• Is vertical drama simply “soap opera on steroids”?

• Storytelling vs. data-driven decision-making

• How production value is evolving

• How to develop content for local audiences

• What platforms look for when working with writers

• Tips for writers trying to break into vertical dramas

• Building an original content pipeline without relying on existing IP

• Revenue-sharing and distribution models

• AI-generated vertical dramas: opportunities and challenges

• The future of vertical storytelling

Whether you’re a producer, writer, director, investor, or simply curious about the future of short-form entertainment, this conversation offers practical insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the global vertical drama industry.

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