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America's First National Vertical Film Festival Arrives at the You42 Creator Campus Built to Define the Next Era of Cinema

ATLANTA - GeorgiaChron -- ATLANTA, GA — Vertex Fest today announced that its inaugural launch event will take place at You42 Studios in Roswell, Georgia, a purpose-built content creator campus designed for filmmakers, storytellers, and digital creators.

As America's first national film festival dedicated entirely to vertical cinema and mobile-first storytelling, Vertex Micro Fest will launch its national tour on July 17th 2026 from a venue that reflects the festival's core belief: great stories shouldn't require a studio deal, industry connections, or anyone's permission to be told.

You42 Studios features immersive production environments, including a mock Oval Office, courtroom, city streetscape, game-show stage, podcast studios, editing suites, and collaborative creator spaces. The facility was designed for creators working with whatever tools they have available, whether that's a smartphone or a professional cinema camera.

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"The most important stories of the next generation won't necessarily come from Hollywood," said Yvette Moise, Founder and President of Vertex Fest. "They'll come from creators who see the world differently and have the courage to share that perspective. Vertex Micro Fest exists to give those creators a voice."

That philosophy sits at the heart of both Vertex and You42 Studios, organizations built around expanding access to the tools, spaces, and audiences' creators need to succeed.

"For decades, the path from idea to audience ran through a small number of studios, networks, and distributors. Today, creators can write, film, edit, and distribute their work directly from the devices they carry every day," said You42 CEO, Chris Moreau. "These creators have a home at You42." Vertex Micro Fest was created to celebrate that shift and showcase the filmmakers leading it.

At the center of the festival is the Vertex Micro Fest 30-Day Challenge, a national competition inviting creators to write, shoot, edit, and deliver an original vertical micro drama (3 episodes) in just one month. The challenge is open to students, independent creators, production teams, animators, and AI-assisted storytellers.

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Selected micro dramas will be featured on the official Vertex Micro Fest platform, promoted through the festival's creator network, and screened during live events throughout the national tour. Following its Roswell debut, Vertex Fest will expand to Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Chicago.

Brands, sponsors, speakers, and creative partners interested in participating are encouraged to connect through the festival website. Filmmakers can register for the Vertex 30-Day Challenge and review official submission guidelines at https://www.reelverts.com/