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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.
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