#VerticalFilmmaking #ActingJobs #MicroDrama Vertical filmmaking is a billion-dollar industry creating hundreds and even thousands of acting and crew jobs daily—and most actors have no idea it exists. These micro-drama productions hire both union and non-union actors, with companies like Crazy Maple Studios generating $10M monthly from 1-2 minute episodes. In this video, I explain: ✅ What vertical filmmaking is and why it's exploding globally ✅ How these productions differ from traditional film/TV ✅ The types of roles available: romance and fantasy themes are frequently used ✅ SAG-AFTRA's new contract for union actors (budgets under $300K) ✅ How to find vertical video acting opportunities (union and non-union) RESOURCES TO FIND VERTICAL VIDEO WORK: Crazy Maple Studios: https://crazymaplestudios.com/ ReelShort App: https://www.reelshort.com/ Vertical Video Actors Facebook Group: / 1909531399520733 These projects are shot specifically for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and specialized streaming apps. The format started in China in 2017 and is now creating massive opportunities for American actors. Union rates: $250/8hrs or $468.75/12hrs. Non-union rates vary by production Have you worked on a vertical video project? Share your experience here in the description. 📺 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: 🔔 Subscribe and click the notification bell for weekly acting industry updates and opportunities RECEIVE THIS POWERFUL FREE VIDEO: 6 Secrets for Mastering Home Auditions and other essential acting/industry information when you Sign Up on Aaron's free special email list: https://www.howtoactandmodel.com FOLLOW AARON: Instagram: @aaronrmarcus Twitter: @aaronrmarcus ________________________________ Aaron Marcus SAG-AFTRA Acting/Modeling Career Coach Author: How to Become a Successful Actor and Model Mentoring Program: https://howtoactandmodel.com/mentorin... The Actor Career Program: https://howtoactandmodel.com/the-acto... IMDB: http://www.imdb.me/aaronmarcus #ActingJobs #SAGAFTRA #ActorTips #FilmIndustry #ActingCareer #NonUnionActing