Why Vertical Filmmaking Is the Future (And How to Get Started Now)

Vertical filmmaking is no longer a trend, it’s a shift in how audiences consume story.

For decades, filmmakers were taught to think horizontally: widescreen frames, theatrical composition…

The Vertical Viewer Is Not Passive

People watching vertical content are:

• Holding a phone inches from their face
• Surrounded by distractions
• One swipe away from leaving

You don’t earn their attention.
You re-earn it every few seconds.

That doesn’t mean dumbin…