The Vertical Drama Boom: What Actors Need to Know
11 Jun 2026
Vertical dramas are rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing spaces in entertainment, creating new opportunities for actors, casting professionals, and talent representatives alike. Join Tina Randolph Contogenis, founder and president of Eris Talent Agency, alongside Richard Cambridge of VertiCast, for an insider conversation on the rise of mobile-first storytelling and what it means for today’s actors.
As an agent actively working in the vertical drama space, Tina has been at the forefront of helping talent navigate this rapidly evolving market. In recent interviews, she’s discussed how vertical dramas have moved beyond being a trend and are now reshaping representation, casting, production speed, and career strategy for working actors.
This seminar will explore how actors are booking vertical series, what casting professionals are looking for, how the business differs from traditional television and film, and why so many industry insiders believe vertical storytelling is becoming a major force in entertainment. Richard Cambridge will also share his perspective from both the creative and production side of the vertical drama world through his work with VertiCast.
Whether you’re curious about the format or actively looking to break into the space, this session will give actors practical insight into one of the industry’s fastest-growing opportunities.
As an agent actively working in the vertical drama space, Tina has been at the forefront of helping talent navigate this rapidly evolving market. In recent interviews, she’s discussed how vertical dramas have moved beyond being a trend and are now reshaping representation, casting, production speed, and career strategy for working actors.
This seminar will explore how actors are booking vertical series, what casting professionals are looking for, how the business differs from traditional television and film, and why so many industry insiders believe vertical storytelling is becoming a major force in entertainment. Richard Cambridge will also share his perspective from both the creative and production side of the vertical drama world through his work with VertiCast.
Whether you’re curious about the format or actively looking to break into the space, this session will give actors practical insight into one of the industry’s fastest-growing opportunities.
