This week, I’m joined by Tess Dinerstein, who is a breakout face in the world of vertical movies, those fast-paced, dramatic short films you’ve probably binged on Instagram Reels, TikTok, or Snapchat without even realizing it.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How Tess got her start in the world of vertical filmmaking

• What makes vertical movies so addicting and how they’re structured

• The differences between traditional film and vertical storytelling

• The behind-the-scenes of creating viral short-form drama

• Her candid take on the format’s “cheesiness” and why it works anyway

Whether you’re a fan, a critic, or just curious about the content you’re constantly scrolling past, Tess gives an honest, funny, and eye-opening look into this rising form of Entertainment.

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I am in admissions and advising by profession where I speak with students every day about their future and goals. I have spent a decade learning peoples life stories and what makes them tick. So, a few years ago I decided to take that passion for people and make a podcast. Through this I have been able to speak with a lot of amazing people. People like Bob Eubanks (The Newlywed Game), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Maddie Musselman (2x Olympic Gold Medalist), Francois Clemmons (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood), and countless others.