Hi everyone, my name is Crosby. I am from Boston, MA. I am an aspiring filmmaker who also edits. By day, I work at a hospital in the mailroom, delivering packages. At night, I work on my own films and projects. In the past I have directed my own indie feature films, and edited around eight feature films independently. I have been always intrigued about the Master The Workflow program since it came out, and I finally had the money to purchase the program. Because I'm not in California yet, I felt it was necessary to participate in this immersion program to level up my skills as an Assistant Editor, in hopes of becoming a full-fledge editor for studios and independent artists, while also creating my own works as well. I'm extremely happy and excited to participate in the program and learn from all of you.

I wanted to share something that’s come across my radar as a potential work opportunity, especially for anyone feeling the slowdown in traditional film and TV right now. There’s a new market exploding around vertical shorts / micro-dramas. You’ve probably seen pieces of this already on TikTok, ReelShort, DramaBox, ShortMax, etc., but what’s happening behind the scenes is interesting. These platforms are producing scripted, episodic content designed for mobile: - Episodes are typically 1–3 minutes - Seasons can run 30–75 episodes - Content is bundled and sold directly to users inside apps - And yes — these shows are being edited by real humans This isn’t a gimmick. It’s becoming a full-on production ecosystem with producers, production companies, schedules, deliverables, and post workflows. Different from long-form TV, obviously — but still very real work. Here’s a link to the search I did which gives you a broader overview of the space so you can get the lay of the land:👉 CLICK THIS LINK If things are slow for you right now, I’d strongly encourage you to: - Click through all the source links - Start noticing producer names and production companies - Look up where they’re based - And yes — do the footwork and get your resume in front of them Just like any other corner of our industry, opportunities don’t magically appear. You have to follow the breadcrumbs, make connections, and show up prepared. Is this the same as cutting a studio feature or prestige TV series? No. Could it be a way to stay working, build relationships, and gain experience in a rapidly growing sector? Absolutely. At the very least, it’s worth understanding where parts of the industry are heading — especially when audience behavior (mobile-first viewing) is driving real dollars and real production. Hope this helps some of you see another door that might be worth knocking on.