Created in response to a major shift in the audiovisual landscape, Mexico is hosting Blood Window Vertical, a two-day intensive program designed to support emerging genre filmmakers in a burgeoning new format, the Vertical.
The new program, running Sept. 26 and 27, is mainly organized by Blood Window, the Morbido Group and the Fantastic Pavilion. It will offer workshops, masterclasses, talks and networking opportunities as it provides practical tools and strategic insight for telling horror, fantasy and sci-fi stories across new platforms and formats.
Blood Window Vertical is born out of recognition for the rapidly evolving audiovisual industry, fueled by digital platforms, mobile-first viewing and new ways of telling stories.
According to its organizers, traditional film and TV no longer set the standard – short, vertical content made for phones is redefining how stories are told and how audiences connect. This shift pushes emerging creators to embrace faster, more immersive and flexible storytelling, without losing depth or a clear creative voice.
Day One of the inaugural program will be held 100% online as it focuses on providing practical tools for telling genre stories using only a mobile phone…
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Source: Variety
