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.

Quick heads up: The certification quizzes for Feature Film Assistant Editor Immersion are live again. If you’re enrolled in the full course and want your Certificate of Completion, you’ll find the link to all the quizzes in the Module 1 → “Before You Begin” section under "Resources" at the bottom of the page. There are 131 questions total, and you need an 80% overall score to pass. You can take them however you like. One at a time, all at once, in any order. You can also retake quizzes as many times as needed. NOTE: Passing is required for Editors Guild reimbursement, if that applies to you. Thanks for your patience while we got this together. Onward to the big edit bays! 🎬✂️

Just a quick note wishing you all a warm, joyful holiday season filled with light, stories, and moments that stay with you. Enjoy, and get ready for 2026. I think it's going to be a great year! Best, Larry & Richard mastertheworkflow.com

I'd love to open up that good ole' conversation about AI stuff. Preface: I hate AI because of data centers and I feel like we're gonna see a lot of crap because lazy people will have more of a voice. Also...great creative people will have a useful tool too, so it's a double edge sword. I'd like to be on the creative/artistic/hard working side of that edge, so with that interest in mind, what are your current most useful tools to use in our field? Personally I've been having a lot of success using Perplexity.ai for a Youtube channel. I can quickly make silly animations where it doesn't matter if it's perfect or not. (I attached a random one trying to describe someone trying to cook a "turduckensquaqua...") It's also good at making cartoon images of people. I'd love to get a better sense of successful use cases for AI you all have been using. I've personally found things like Sora and Midjourney not great...but maybe others have found good uses. Any great storyboarding platforms out there? (I know Lumarka is on it's way but curious about others too.)

Hey Everyone! I’m hosting my 3rd annual Post Production giveaway and wanted to let you all know the registration to enter and win prizes goes live this upcoming week. We are raffling BorisFX Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, AVID Media Composer year subscriptions and more. Entry is free. Follow me on IG @corfro so you don’t miss out on the announcement for the link this week :) Happy Holidays MTWF tribe!