Vertical short-form series are exploding right now. Billions of dollars in backing. Studios being built specifically for this format. Stars and studios jumping on the gravy train.
The upsides?
Thousands actors making a living solely off of acting, many for the first time in their careers. Instant Instagram followings. On-set networking with industry directors, producers, and writers.
The downsides? Contracts that quietly steal your likeness. Buyouts that eliminate backend forever. Footage repurposed without consent. No clarity on AI, distribution, or resale.
In these video highlights from our Elite Program Mastermind Weekend, Coach Cecily shares ways to protect yourself in the vertical world with our Elite Clients. She covers red flags, when and what to negotiate, and what questions to ask before you say yes, just to name a few.
To be clear, do not have to do verticals to succeed in your acting career.
So, if you want nothing to do with verticals, at least for now, don’t sweat it! But, if you’re going to play the vertical game, you need to know the rules so you can win.
Watch the 5-minute vlog now!
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