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VertiStar Vertical Film Fest

GA, United States

Festival overview

About VertiStar Vertical Film Fest

Physical film festival in GA, United States with submission categories including All AI and Quick Reel.

Calling all industry professionals and blossoming talent! Like the stars you are, it's your time to shine!

Welcome to the premier VertiStar Vertical Film Fest. Created by industry professionals to feature the exciting, ground-breaking, and disrupting genre of vertical micro-dramas and creator content.

Our goal is to acknowledge and celebrate emerging talent and raise the standard of quality in this space. VertiStar’s mission is to empower the next generation of storytellers, social media influencers, and artists by delivering cinematic short-form content through a mobile-first platform that fuses entertainment, commerce, and culture.

To this end we are only accepting vertical-format micro-drama features; any genre, but primarily: Romance, Drama, Thriller, Action, Comedy, Quick Reels, & All AI. Purchase Tickets at

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Apr 15, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Oct 17, 2026
Notification Date
Oct 20, 2026
Festival Starts
Oct 30, 2026
Festival Ends
Nov 1, 2026
Recognition

Awards & Prizes

Cash Prizes: 250$Cash Prizes: 4,000$Cash Prizes: 4,000$

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Category

All AI

Micro Drama works utilizing AI tools for storytelling, visuals, or audio, exploring the cutting edge of digital cinema. ***GEORGIA FILMMAKERS: We offer a 50% discount for Georgia Films. Before submitting, please visit VertiStar.app/filmfest to see if your project qualifies.

Current FeeUSD 40.00Standard
Category

Quick Reel

Quick Reel currently lists a maximum runtime of 1 minutes. Listed fees include USD 40 regular.

Current FeeUSD 40.00Standard
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 1 minutes
Category

Comedy

Micro Drama Films designed to amuse, utilizing wit, humor, and situational absurdity to bring laughter in a short time. ***GEORGIA FILMMAKERS: We offer a 50% discount for Georgia Films. Before submitting, please visit VertiStar.app/filmfest to see if your project qualifies.

Current FeeUSD 40.00Standard
Category

Action

High-energy micro-dramas focusing on physical spectacle, stunts, and fast-paced chase or combat sequences. ***GEORGIA FILMMAKERS: We offer a 50% discount for Georgia Films. Before submitting, please visit VertiStar.app/filmfest to see if your project qualifies.

Current FeeUSD 40.00Standard
Category

Thriller

Fast-paced films designed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with high tension, mystery, and suspense. ***GEORGIA FILMMAKERS: We offer a 50% discount for Georgia Films. Before submitting, please visit VertiStar.app/filmfest to see if your project qualifies.

Current FeeUSD 40.00Standard
Category

Drama

Character-driven narratives exploring emotional, realistic, or conflict-heavy situations in a condensed format.***GEORGIA FILMMAKERS: We offer a 50% discount for Georgia Films. Before submitting, please visit VertiStar.app/filmfest to see if your project qualifies.

Current FeeUSD 40.00Standard
Category

Romance

Micro Drama Stories focusing on love, relationships, and emotional connections, ranging from lighthearted tales to intense romantic dramas. ***GEORGIA FILMMAKERS: We offer a 50% discount for Georgia Films. Before submitting, please visit VertiStar.app/filmfest to see if your project qualifies.

Current FeeUSD 40.00Standard
Category

Quick Reel

No previous commercial presentation. 1-3 minute length. Must have live actors. ***GEORGIA FILMMAKERS: We offer a 50% discount for Georgia Films. Before submitting, please visit VertiStar.app/filmfest to see if your project qualifies.

Current FeeUSD 40.00Standard
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 3 minutes