# New York’s first microdrama film festival seeks an audience

New York hosted its first microdrama film festival, highlighting short-form episodic videos made for mobile viewing. The event is still trying to find its audience, reflecting the emerging format’s uncertain place in mainstream entertainment.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1014494/alza-vertical-film-festival-bill-block-salvador-paskowitz-microdramas-verticals) — 2026-10-21T16:49:07-04:00