Two-Hour Private Consulting Package
Introductory Rate: $400 CAD (Standard Rate $500 USD)

You have directed film and television and worked with professional crews, unions, and established networks. Now you are exploring the Vertical Microdrama space and discovering that the transition is not as straightforward as it should be.

This consulting package is designed for experienced directors who are encountering hesitation, confusion, or mixed signals when attempting to enter the vertical production ecosystem.

Why This Consulting Exists

Vertical Microdramas platforms value 9:16 specific experience, and the system has not always been structured to recognize traditional film and television credentials effectively.

Many experienced directors encounter:

• Platform hesitation rooted in past production mismatches

• Creative and structural differences that are rarely explained upfront

• Business models that feel opaque or dismissive of prior experience

Our team has helped more than a dozen established directors successfully transition into the vertical space and can provide references. This consulting exists to help you do the same with clarity, context, and a realistic understanding of how the ecosystem operates.

What We Do Together

This is a working consultation tailored to your experience.

Over two hours, we will:

• Explain the real barriers experienced directors face in the vertical space and why they exist

• Clarify the creative, logistical, and cultural differences between traditional and vertical production

• Break down how platforms evaluate directors and make decisions

• Position your experience as an asset within the vertical format

• Identify the strongest entry pathway based on your background and goals

We do not question your ability to direct in this format. Our goal is to give you your strongest possible entry by helping you understand the system you are stepping into.

Why We Care

Experienced directors bring meaningful value to the vertical space, including professional leadership, ethical production practices, strong storytelling instincts, and sustainable set culture. The long-term health of this industry depends on professionalism and experience, and we actively advocate for that standard.

Optional Add-Ons

All add-ons are billed at $200 CAD per hour and are available exclusively to existing consulting clients

Platform and Financier Interview Preparation

Vertical platforms and financiers routinely interview directors before approval. Certain approaches that are standard in traditional film and television interviews can unintentionally work against directors in the vertical space.

This add-on helps you:

• Understand how platforms evaluate directors during interviews

• Avoid common red flags experienced directors may trigger unintentionally

• Frame your experience in language aligned with vertical expectations

• Prepare for discussions around workflow, pace, adaptability, and pay expectations

Materials Review and Strategic Editing

Vertical platforms assess materials quickly and visually.

This add-on includes:

• Review of your existing reels, decks, and pitch materials

• Identification of messaging or structural issues

• Specific recommendations for edits aligned with platform expectations

• Design and content direction

You retain full ownership of your materials.

Director’s Deck Creation

For directors seeking a full-service option, our team can create a complete, platform-ready Director’s Deck.

This service includes:

• Strategic positioning of your experience for vertical platforms

• Clear articulation of your creative voice within the format

• Industry-appropriate structure, language, and visual direction

Pricing is based on scope and billed at $200 CAD per hour.

How Add-Ons Work

• Add-ons are optional and selected as needed

• You may choose one, multiple, or none

• Recommendations are made thoughtfully and based on your goals

Our objective is to remove avoidable barriers and help experienced directors enter the vertical space with confidence and clarity.