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The Vertical Microdrama Market (VMM) is the first large-scale marketplace dedicated exclusively to the fastest-growing segment in filmed entertainment: vertical microdrama content.

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Taking place in Las Vegas, VMM brings together studios, platforms, brands, creators, technology companies, and investors to connect, transact, and shape the future of mobile-first storytelling. This is not a traditional festival. This is where business gets done.

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August 13–16, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Event Dates & Schedule

connect with the companies & creators SHAPING the future of FILM

Why Exhibit at VMM

Direct Access to a Surging Market

Vertical content is generating billions in global revenue, driven by mobile consumption and short-form engagement. VMM positions you directly in front of the companies and creators leading this shift.

High-Value Industry Audience

Attendees include:
➤ Streaming platforms & app developers
➤ Production companies & studios
➤ Brands & advertisers entering vertical storytelling
➤ Talent, creators, and influencers
➤ Technology providers (AI, cameras, post, distribution)
➤ Investors and strategic partners

High-Value Industry Audience

Attendees include:
➤ Streaming platforms & app developers
➤ Production companies & studios
➤ Brands & advertisers entering vertical storytelling
➤ Talent, creators, and influencers
➤ Technology providers (AI, cameras, post, distribution)
➤ Investors and strategic partners

Built for Business, Not Just Exposure

VMM is structured to facilitate:
➤ Deal-making
➤ PartnershipsContent acquisition
➤ Brand integrationsTalent discovery

Exhibitor Packages

Exhibitor Opportunities

This is not just about a booth or table, it is position, access, and influence.

Sponsorship Opportunities Starting at $5,000

VMM offers a range of sponsorship packages designed to integrate your brand directly into the experience. Available Integrations Include:

  • Stage and panel branding

  • Networking events, cocktail receptions, and VIP experiences

  • Poolside and afterparty branding, plus hosted activations

  • Content and screening integrations, branded environments, signage, and digital/on-platform exposure

Custom Activations

We specialize in bespoke brand integrations that go beyond traditional sponsorship. A very limited number of custom affiliate/partner event opportunities are available, including exclusive dinners, screenings, premieres, parties, and custom events starting at $25,000.

  • Experiential builds

  • Content collaborations

  • Product placement within vertical productions

  • Interactive audience engagement

Production Infrastructure

Powered by OPTIX

OPTIX brings a production-first, creator-driven infrastructure to VMM. This ensures a seamless experience for exhibitors while elevating the event's overall quality, audience, and impact.

Event Production at Scale

Built to support event production at scale.

Creator Ecosystems

Connected to creator ecosystems that support audience and industry engagement.

Vertical-Native Studio Capabilities

Grounded in vertical-native studio capabilities aligned with the market VMM serves.

Brand Integration Expertise

Built with brand integration expertise to support exhibitor and sponsor impact.

Who Should Exhibit at VMM?

  • Streaming platforms & vertical apps

  • Production companies & studios

  • Brands entering entertainment & storytelling

  • AI, camera, and post-production technology providers

  • Marketing & distribution companies

  • Talent agencies & management firms

  • Service providers supporting production and content

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