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Everything You Wanted To Know About Set (But Were Afraid To Ask)
Set etiquette isn’t about rules for rules’ sake. It’s a shared operating system that keeps people safe, keeps money on the screen, and keeps the story coherent. Honour it, and you’ll do your best work while making everyone else’s job easier. That’s the actor people remember. Here’s how…
PRESS RELEASE: VFSSA Launches The V Seal: The First Professional Standards Mark for Vertical (9:16) Productions
Vancouver, BC — August 20, 2025 — The Vertical Film & Short Series Alliance (VFSSA) today announced The V Seal™, a verification program that signals when a vertical project is being run above-board, safely, and professionally. Productions that earn the mark are VFSSA Vertified—a fast, trusted cue to agents, managers, and talent that a 9:16 production meets clear standards across crew, talent, compliance, and transparency.
PRESS RELEASE: Move Over Clickbait: Tides of Desire Brings Artistry and Ethics to the World of Vertical Web Series
Vancouver, July 24th, 2025 - Tides of Desire is a groundbreaking vertical web series created by Vancouver’s Carin Smolinski that reimagines the genre with a bold, values-driven approach. Set against the lush backdrop of Costa Rica, the series blends high-stakes drama with emotional depth, following a diverse cast of characters as they navigate love, conflict, and transformation. Self-funded and directed by Smolinski through her company WEC Films, Tides of Desire challenges industry norms by centering consent, inclusion, and authentic storytelling—eschewing the clichés and exploitative tropes common in the vertical space. With stunning visuals, a multicultural cast, and a behind-the-scenes ethos rooted in care and integrity, this is more than a series—it’s a movement to elevate vertical storytelling.
PRESS RELEASE: A Historic First: UBCP/ACTRA Approves First-Ever Union Vertical Series
Vancouver, July 5th, 2025 - In a landmark moment for Canadian entertainment, UBCP/ACTRA has signed the first-ever union vertical series. This development marks a major step forward in legitimizing and supporting the fast-growing vertical filmmaking format within a union agreement.
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VFSSA.org Is Live!
A new chapter in vertical filmmaking begins with the official launch of the Vertical Film & Short Series Alliance (VFSSA): a first-of-its-kind community committed to elevating the vertical format, supporting its professionals, and advocating for industry-wide standards.
Founded by a collective of actors, producers, and creatives working at the forefront of vertical storytelling, VFSSA.org is now live and open for membership. Whether you're talent, crew, or a producer looking to stay on set and sharpen your craft, this is your home.
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