When a major mainstream outlet turns its attention to the duanju phenomenon, it’s often to treat it as a curiosity. But the Figaro  article of October 12, 2025, signed by Salomé Hembert, deserves a closer look as much for what it reveals as for what it leaves out. In 2024, actor Thierry Lhermitte joked that a scathing piece in Le Monde  or Libération  usually meant box-office success was near. Reading Le Figaro ’s article, it’s hard not to think of that old rule. The text che

Miami-based VIP 2000 TV and Hemisphere Media Group have joined forces to co-produce three innovative vertical series, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Spanish language short-form storytelling. Each series will consist of 30 episodes of 90 seconds, tailored for mobile-first viewers across the US Hispanic market and Latin America, with global distribution in mind. This bold collaboration aims to redefine “premium short form” entertainment by delivering stories that

In London, Sea Star Productions is one of the young teams exploring the language of vertical storytelling. Under the creative direction of Bethany Thomson, the British company seeks to combine technical rigor with the joy of telling short stories. Between film and digital content, its ambition is simple: to create, learn, and bring new forms of storytelling to life. The vertical format as a testing ground Specializing in the production of micro-fictions shot for smartphones,