ATLANTA - GeorgiaChron -- ATLANTA, GA — Vertex Micro Fest today announced its official launch as the first national vertical film festival in the United States, introducing a new platform dedicated entirely to vertical storytelling, micro dramas, and mobile-first filmmaking to be held in July.

Launching in Atlanta before expanding to Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Miami, and Chicago, VERTEX MICRO FEST celebrates short-form vertical films between three and eleven minutes long, created specifically in 9:12 and 9:16 format for smartphone audiences.

Built around the belief that great storytelling no longer requires a studio, development deal, or traditional gatekeeper, the VERTEX MICRO FEST invites creators to make films using any device available to them, from smartphones to professional cinema cameras.

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"The most powerful stories in the world are being told right now by people who were never given permission to tell them. Vertex exists to change that," said Yvette Moise, President founder of  VERTEX MICRO FEST .

At the center of the festival is the VERTEX MICRO FEST is the 30-Day Challenge, a national filmmaking competition where creators have one month to write, shoot, edit, and complete an original vertical short film. The Challenge is open to all Solo creators, students (both HS and College) full production teams, animated projects, AI and hybrid productions are all eligible to compete.

Selected films will be featured in the official VERTEX MICRO FEST on the website, showcased across the fest's creator network, and screened during live events and award ceremonies throughout the national tour. Entries will be reviewed by a panel of filmmakers, producers, directors, editors, and entertainment industry professionals, with awards presented across multiple creative and technical categories.

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The VERTEX MICRO FEST national tour officially begins July, 2026. Brands, sponsors, speakers and creative partners interested in participating are encouraged to connect through the official festival website.

HOW TO ENTER: Filmmakers can register for the Vertex 30-Day Challenge and review official submission guidelines, deadlines, and runtime requirements at www.reelverts.com.

ABOUT VERTEX MICRO FEST (www.reelverts.com)

Vertex Micro Fest is America's first national film festival dedicated exclusively to vertical cinema and mobile-first storytelling. Through live screenings, creator showcases, and filmmaker-first competition models, Vertex is building a new cinematic ecosystem designed for the smartphone era and the future of independent film.