Welcome to Vertfest 2025

Vertfest is a two-day global online event designed to connect fans and creatives, celebrate the  rise of vertical dramas, and make the genre more accessible to all. With no travel required, low  ticket costs, and content available for replay, Vertfest offers an inclusive, exciting way to bring  the vertical drama community together. 

Event Details

Ticket Price:  

$50 per attendee  

Dates:

30–31 August 2025 

Time Zones: 

Programming will be scheduled to ensure events are accessible across global time zones, with catch-up content available for those who miss live sessions.  

Platform: 

The event will be hosted on a professional event app capable of live streaming, breakout rooms,  merchandise sales, and meet-and-greet functionalities.

Sponsorship: 

We will be securing sponsorship from production companies, apps, and industry partners to cover platform  and tech costs.

Creatives Participation and Compensation  

All creatives will receive a standard flat-rate honorarium to ensure fairness and equality. We are committed to ensuring diverse and representative panels across gender, ethnicity, age,  and geographic region. 

Creatives will sign a contract, with the option to submit pre-recorded contributions if scheduling conflicts arise.  

  • Creatives - Get Involved

    Learn about the different opportunites for getting involved in Vertfest

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  • Sponsors & Exhibitors

    Learn how you can promote your business at Vertfest

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  • Tech Platform

    Learn more about the hosting platform we will be using for this global event

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  • Aims & Values

    Read about the aims & values of Vertfest

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Meet the Team

  • Jen Cooper

    Founder of Vertical Drama Love 

    Organiser of the Vertical Drama Love Fan Awards (16,000+ global votes) 

    Featured on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, The Guardian, Dubai Eye, and Newstalk Ireland 

    Cambridge University graduate; CEO of Jennifer Cooper Timesaver, leading a 10-person team supporting solopreneurs and small businesses with tech and marketing. 

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  • Anna Riera

    Professional background in events management, filmmaking and theatre.

    Studied Filmmaking at MET Film School in London.

    Head of Group Sales Administration at Sunseeker London.

    Experienced fan event organiser; works at Comic Cons, as a film production assistant and with the immersive theatre company You Me Bum Bum Train.


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