New York’s first microdrama film festival searches for its audience

Alza, New York City's inaugural microdrama film festival, is testing the waters for vertical content's appeal on traditional horizontal TV screens. Founded by Pete Torres, former COO of Tribeca Festival, the festival showcases a variety of short, vertically-shot films, hoping to find a niche audience for this new format. The success of this venture could shape the future of how and where short films are consumed, especially as digital viewing habits continue to evolve. If it finds a receptive audience, Alza could revolutionize how short films are presented and consumed.