25Q3 | Dan Jongma on Acting, Stor...

25Q3 | Dan Jongma on Acting, Storytelling, and the Future of Vertical Dramas

Inside Vertical Short Dramas by Short Drama Alliance with Maggie Han
S2 ยท E6
Aug 28, 2025
52:01

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๐ŸŒ Short Drama Alliance โ€” Learning Resources & Industry Insights

๐Ÿ“˜ Essential Industry Book

Short Drama Writing 101: Write What Platforms Want

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX45ZXK7

๐Ÿ“™ Self-Paced Online Course

Short Drama Writing 101: A Practical Course with Real Case Studies

https://maggie-han.mykajabi.com/short-drama-bootcamp-1?preview_theme_id=2166150379

๐ŸŽฌ 4-Week Online Bootcamp (with Real Feedback)

Short Drama Bootcamp

https://maggie-han.mykajabi.com/short-drama-bootcamp

๐ŸŒ Industry & China Market Insights

Future Playbook: Chinaโ€™s Short Drama Ecosystem and Insights for Global Business

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX5QBY3Y

In this episode, we talk with Daniel Jongma, the founder of @actingvertical, based in Sydney, Australia. Daniel actively explores performance in vertical storytelling, with experience spanning acting in lead and supporting roles, as well as casting, writing, and producing vertical dramas.

In our conversation, Daniel shares his journey of entering the short drama industry and his insights on:

ยท How he approaches performance and storytelling designed specifically for vertical formats

ยท The opportunities and challenges for actors in the growing short drama ecosystem

ยท His perspective on global audience engagement and the future of vertical drama production

Whether youโ€™re an actor, producer, or simply curious about vertical dramas, this episode offers valuable insights from a creator deeply involved in shaping the future of vertical storytelling.

Keywords

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Storytelling
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