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Today’s episode features a conversation from our 2025 Q4 Short Drama Forum,
with Monika (Whitney) Dalman — a Casting Director, industry consultant, and producer who has worked on more than 80 vertical microdramas across multiple global platforms.
In this interview, Monika breaks down how vertical casting really works, what production teams often overlook when adapting film/TV workflows to microdramas, and why performance, safety, and communication matter even more in this fast-turnaround format.
We also talk about talent pipelines, the challenges of working with new vertical platforms, and how she supports productions from casting through delivery.
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