If Things Are Slow, This Is a Market You Should Know About

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.

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