Alza Festival Debuts Vertical Cinema as Platforms Target the New Daytime TV Audience

By Charles Pulliam-Moore · The Verge · 2026-10-21

The Verge reports that New York recently hosted Alza, a film festival dedicated to microdramas and vertical storytelling. Founded by Pete Torres, the event showcased how mobile-first content is attempting to transition from smartphone screens to theatrical settings and smart TV a

The Verge reports that New York recently hosted Alza, a film festival dedicated to microdramas and vertical storytelling. Founded by Pete Torres, the event showcased how mobile-first content is attempting to transition from smartphone screens to theatrical settings and smart TV a