Inside Vertical Short Dramas

• S2E14 | Forum 25Q3 — Inside Platform Playbooks: Jeannie He on Global Short Drama Hits

  📘 New release: Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 36-page practical guide on short dramas. Covers audience psychology, social trends, scriptwriting methods, paywalls, and ad-driven business models.Available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese👉 Get your Eng copy here: 🔗 https://payhip.com/b/K82oz👉 Available in multiple languages: payhip.com/ShortDramaAllianceIn this episode, we speak with Jeannie He, a short drama producer with over 8 years of experience in content development and production. As a platform-side producer, Jeannie offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how global short dramas are selected, shaped, and optimized for success.She is best known for Pregnant with My Infertile Alpha King, a werewolf-themed series that topped the Western short drama charts for several consecutive weeks. From fantasy and romance to algorithm-driven content packaging, Jeannie’s work blends creative instincts with platform strategy.In our conversation, we explore:• How platforms evaluate and greenlight new short dramas• What genres and tropes dominate global rankings• The creative decisions behind viral titles like Pregnant with My Infertile Alpha King• How producers can align with platform trends without sacrificing storytelling depthIf you want to understand how short dramas go from script to chart-topping success — especially on emerging mobile-first platforms — this episode is packed with practical insights and strategic takeaways.

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• S2E13 | Forum 25Q3 — Latin America’s Rise in Short Drama: Christy on TikTok Strategy, Multilingual Hits & E-Commerce

  📘 New release: Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 36-page practical guide on short dramas. Covers audience psychology, social trends, scriptwriting methods, paywalls, and ad-driven business models.Available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese👉 Get your Eng copy here: 🔗 https://payhip.com/b/K82oz👉 Available in multiple languages: payhip.com/ShortDramaAllianceChristy Wang is a PGA producer, angel investor, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Tiklatam, a cross-border MCN focused on short drama production and influencer-driven storytelling across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. In this episode, Christy shares how she went from managing social media creators to producing high-performing vertical series in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. We talk about:· How Latin America became a key hub for short drama production· Her TikTok-native approach to casting, budgeting, and distribution· The intersection of short drama, shoppable content, and e-commerce· What platform partners are really looking for in genre stories· How to localize Chinese-style drama structures for Western markets Whether you’re an aspiring producer or platform strategist, this episode offers a global playbook for mobile-first storytelling.

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• S2E12 | Forum 25Q3 — Cracking the Code: Localizing Chinese Short Dramas for the U.S.

  📘 New release: Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 36-page practical guide on short dramas. Covers audience psychology, social trends, scriptwriting methods, paywalls, and ad-driven business models.Available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese👉 Get your Eng copy here: 🔗 https://payhip.com/b/K82oz👉 Available in multiple languages: payhip.com/ShortDramaAllianceIn this episode, we talked with Brandan Dennehy, a pioneer in serialized audio and vertical storytelling, and the founder of Stratagem Content. With over a decade of experience shaping the future of scripted entertainment, Brandan has led the development and production of more than 10,000 hours of audio series, most notably during his time as Head of U.S. Content at Pocket FM, where he helped scale the platform into a global serialized audio leader. Brandan’s career spans multiple intersections: from working as a writer and development executive in Hollywood to launching multi-language audio IPs, optimizing AI-powered story workflows, and spearheading mobile-native storytelling strategies. He’s worked closely with major tech platforms, brand partners, and international studios to transform bold ideas into engaging, binge-worthy series. At Stratagem Content, Brandan now collaborates with creators and companies to bridge the gap between story, technology, and monetization. His current projects span vertical dramas, cinematic audio series, and AI-assisted storytelling pipelines that redefine how global audiences consume serialized fiction. This conversation dives deep into:How Brandan helped shape the U.S. fiction audio marketLessons from scaling high-volume audio IPs and webnovel adaptationsWhy vertical drama is the next frontier for global entertainmentThe role of AI and data in story developmentWhat emerging writers and producers need to know today If you’re curious about where storytelling is headed next — from your headphones to your phone screen — you won’t want to miss this episode.

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• S2E10| Forum 25Q3 — “Makeup Sex" & short dramas: How Kunlin Directs Emotional Punch in 1 Minute”

  📘 New release: Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 36-page practical guide on short dramas. Covers audience psychology, social trends, scriptwriting methods, paywalls, and ad-driven business models.Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Turkish.👉 Get your Eng copy here: 🔗 https://payhip.com/b/K82oz👉 Available in multiple languages: payhip.com/ShortDramaAllianceThis episode comes from the Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 Edition, a global roundtable connecting short drama creators from across cultures.🎤 Our guest is Kunlin Wang — a bilingual director who transitioned from academic filmmaking into the high-pressure world of Chinese vertical short dramas.Her breakout project, “Makeup Sex”, showcases everything we love about this genre: intense emotional beats, sharp plot twists, and cinematic pacing — all under 60 seconds.In this forum session, Kunlin shares:How she directs 1-minute stories with emotional impact and narrative densityThe creative challenges of adapting short drama to international marketsWhy female creators might have a unique edge in vertical storytellingWhat it’s like to move from film school to commercial platforms, and how to stay creatively sharpvertical drama, microdrama, short drama, Kunlin Wang, Makeup Sex, Chinese short dramas, fast-paced storytelling, female director, 1-minute drama, vertical filmmaking, short drama forum, Short Drama Decode, Short Drama Alliance, Q3 2025, roundtable interview

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• S2E9 | Forum 25Q3 — From Hollywood to Vertical Hits: Chris Wicke’s Short Drama Pivot

  Today’s episode features Chris Wicke, a 25-year veteran of the film and TV industry and the founder of Embr Entertainment. Chris has been producing vertical mini dramas for platforms like ReelShort and Salty TV, with hits such as Truth or Dare (which ranked #4 on Salty TV) and Married to the Assassin. Before founding Embr, he produced vertical dramas at Be Here Media and has since built Embr Entertainment to focus exclusively on short drama production. With a background spanning film, television, and digital formats, Chris brings both traditional production expertise and hands-on experience in the fast-evolving short drama market. He views short dramas as “feature-length films with 65 to 70 cliffhangers” and has been at the forefront of experimenting with genres like romance, horror, thriller, and action in the vertical format. In this conversation, we explore:· Why short dramas resonate so strongly with audiences· How genres like horror and action translate to the vertical screen· The challenges of adapting Chinese-influenced storytelling for U.S. viewers· What genres and trends may define the next wave of short dramas Chris’s perspective combines industry depth with a pioneering spirit in one of the most disruptive storytelling formats today.

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