VertFest: Aims and Values

Our Purpose

VertFest is a global celebration of vertical drama. Our mission is to bring fans and creatives together to uplift the genre, build meaningful connections, and showcase the innovation and emotion that make vertical dramas so powerful. We aim to make this celebration accessible, joyful, and transformative for as many people as possible.

Our Goals

• Celebrate Vertical Dramas: We spotlight the creativity, diversity, and talent driving vertical dramas forward.

• Build a Global Community: VertFest is a space for fans and creatives from all corners of the world to connect, collaborate, and celebrate.

• Make It Accessible: With a low ticket price, full online delivery, and catch-up content, we remove barriers for those who can’t afford traditional events, travel, or high fees.

• Support Creatives Fairly: All participating creatives are compensated equally and fairly, with flexible options to contribute live or pre-recorded.

• Advance the Industry: We aim to highlight the positivity and potential of vertical drama and drive the industry forward in the most inclusive and sustainable way.

Our Values

• Inclusion: We welcome everyone regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, age, or background. Diversity is a strength we celebrate and uphold.

• Safety and Respect: Every panel, meet-and-greet, and social interaction is moderated to ensure a safe, respectful, and harassment-free environment.

• Accessibility: We are committed to making VertFest inclusive for attendees with health conditions, disabilities, and those who cannot travel. All panels will be recorded and available for viewing after the event for all ticket holders.

• Positivity: We focus on what we love. We create space for uplifting discussion, creativity, and encouragement.

• Empowerment: VertFest is a place where fans feel seen and creatives feel supported. We amplify voices that might otherwise be unheard.

• Professionalism with Heart: We run this event to high standards with a clear mission: to serve the community, not profit from it.

What We Are Doing

We’re working to make VertFest as inclusive as possible, with features like captioning and screen-reader compatibility to support a wide range of attendees. We have the option to provide a sign language interpreter on some of the panels and meet and greets where required and when possible.

Our Commitment

VertFest is more than an event. It is a movement to make vertical drama a space where everyone belongs. We believe in a future where fans feel included, creatives are championed, and stories are shared widely and joyfully. Whether you are a long-time vertical drama fan or new to the format, you are welcome here.

If you have any questions please contact us at info@thevertfest.com