Major Trends in the World of Mobile Fiction

Nick Ritacco: a face cut out for Duanju

On journalist Jen Cooper 's Vertical Drama Love channel, actor Nick Ritacco looks back on his career, his notable roles and his vision of vertical drama. A rising star in vertical drama, rewarded for his role as M in Crush on the Unwanted Princess , he is now working on a string of productions in a format that is undergoing rapid change. With his assertive presence and intense gaze, he has what we call a real cinematic face, an asset that is not lost on fans or platforms. A f

May 18, 2025

Netflix opens in vertical format for mobile. Is Duanju in the crosshairs?

On May 7, 2025, Netflix officially announced the launch of a vertical feed of short clips on its iOS and Android mobile apps. Presented...

May 8, 2025

Chris Wicke: “Duanju forces us to rethink our entire way of storytelling”

In an interview with WenWen Han on the YouTube channel Short Drama Decode , American producer Chris Wicke looks back on his career and his immersion in the world of duanju, these short vertical fictions born in China. Long confined to Asia, the format is now attracting professionals from around the world. In Los Angeles, Chris Wicke, a former reality TV specialist, is one of the first Americans to embark on the adventure. With his company Ember Entertainment , he develops his

May 5, 2025