The Conversation
with Octavia & Kadesha
Millions are watching vertical dramas. Why isn't one of them yours?
Saturday, October 24
2 pm ET (New York)
7 pm BST (London)
OR
Sunday, October 25
3 pm ET (New York)
7 pm GMT (London)
Sound familiar?
- You've been writing scripts that never get made.
- You don't know how to break into the vertical drama format.
- AI filmmaking feels overwhelming — you don't know where to start.
- You're waiting for someone to give you a shot.
You have the story. You just need the tools and the permission.
What you'll discover
- 1What vertical drama actually is — and why it's the fastest-growing storytelling format right now.
- 2How to structure a compelling vertical drama episode from scratch.
- 3The AI filmmaking workflow Kadesha uses to produce full scenes without a crew.
- 4How writers are getting their vertical dramas in front of platforms.
- 5Your next concrete step — so you leave with a plan, not just inspiration.
This is for you if…
- You're a writer, filmmaker, or creative who wants to break into vertical drama.
- You're curious about AI filmmaking but haven't found a practical starting point.
- You're done waiting to be discovered and ready to pick yourself.
Meet your instructors
Octavia McKenzie
Vertical Drama Writer & Screenwriter
Her ReelShort series Craving My British Cowboy has drawn 4.5 million views, and she has several more series in production.
View BioKadesha Powell
AI Filmmaker, Screenwriter & Educator
Amazon bestselling author and founder of Kapow Multimedia, where she turns stories into AI-generated films.
View BioTwo storytellers who stopped waiting to be picked, and now help others do the same.
Ready to go deeper?
Vertical Drama + AI Filmmaking: Starter Class
A live 2-hour hands-on class with Octavia & Kadesha. Pick the date that works for you:
Oct 25 (Sat) · Oct 26 · Nov 2 · Nov 9 (Sun)
2 pm ET (New York)
7 pm GMT (London)
$197