A hands-on industry workshop exploring vertical-format storytelling and production using mobile devices. Designed for practitioners and students interested in new screen formats, the session is a practical workshop-based activity

As vertical streaming platforms like DramaBox and iQIYI have pioneered dedicated vertical content, the cinematic frame has evolved. Once a social media construct, the vertical frame has evolved into a filmic language specific to the mobile experience. This workshop transforms smartphones into professional cine-studios. Designed for students and emerging filmmakers, the session introduces the technical and creative tropes of portrait storytelling using mobile devices, moving beyond auto settings while discussing their limitations. Participants will bridge the gap between traditional cinematic craft and the mobile-centric

Lead: Dr Gregory Ferris, UTS

Workshop industry technology sponsor: RODE

TICKETS FOR THIS HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ARE STRICTLY LIMITED

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