A microdrama festival is set to take place in New York City this October, with a newly announced partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.
Alza Festival is scheduled for Oct. 16 through Oct. 18 with premieres and screenings of microdramas, industry conversations, networking events, masterclass and brand activations. Per the partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, the festival will also feature the launch of the Created in NY program, which will feature educational panels and workshops, inclusion in a Created in NY showcase (a screening block for finalists in the program), and the opportunity to win a Made in NY Award, which would mark the first time this award is presented to a content creator.
“New York has always defined what’s next in media, and vertical storytelling is no exception,” said Commissioner Rafael Espinal of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. “The launch of ‘Created in NY’ alongside the ALZA Festival is about recognizing that the next generation of filmmakers and creators is already here. Our job is to help open doors, develop talent, and make sure New York remains the best place in the world to build a creative career.”
