Vertifilms - Vertical films festival
Emerging or unverified festival
Vertifilms is a Prague-based festival launched in 2016 that is dedicated exclusively to films shot in the vertical 9:16 format. It is notable for helping legitimize vertical storytelling as a creative format, screening work in historic venues and presenting both competitive and non-competitive programs that include fiction, documentaries, animation, experimental films, music videos, and ads.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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