Production & Short Film Days 2025
On December 14–15, the Russian short drama industry reached a major milestone. At Short Film Days 2025, Production Studio played a key role—not only as a participant, but as a co-organizer helping shape the future of vertical storytelling in Russia.
As a festival partner, Production supported several flagship events dedicated to the growth of vertical microdramas and short-form content, reinforcing its commitment to advancing this rapidly evolving format.
Short Film 2.0 Roundtable
One of the festival's highlights was the Short Film 2.0 roundtable, which explored the transformation of storytelling in the era of vertical video. The discussion brought together leading industry experts from Russia, Turkey, and China.
Participants examined global trends in the short drama market, the creative principles behind vertical storytelling, and new monetization opportunities. Production Studio actively contributed to the discussion, sharing its expertise and helping define the industry's future direction.
Russia's First Short Drama Pitching Competition
Another landmark event was Russia's first-ever pitching competition dedicated to short dramas.
More than 100 projects from across the country were submitted for consideration. Following the selection process, 11 finalists advanced to the shortlist, with the winning projects announced during the festival.
On December 14–15, the Russian short drama industry reached a major milestone. At Short Film Days 2025, Production Studio played a key role—not only as a participant, but as a co-organizer helping shape the future of vertical storytelling in Russia.
As a festival partner, Production supported several flagship events dedicated to the growth of vertical microdramas and short-form content, reinforcing its commitment to advancing this rapidly evolving format.
Short Film 2.0 Roundtable
One of the festival's highlights was the Short Film 2.0 roundtable, which explored the transformation of storytelling in the era of vertical video. The discussion brought together leading industry experts from Russia, Turkey, and China.
Participants examined global trends in the short drama market, the creative principles behind vertical storytelling, and new monetization opportunities. Production Studio actively contributed to the discussion, sharing its expertise and helping define the industry's future direction.
Russia's First Short Drama Pitching Competition
Another landmark event was Russia's first-ever pitching competition dedicated to short dramas.
More than 100 projects from across the country were submitted for consideration. Following the selection process, 11 finalists advanced to the shortlist, with the winning projects announced during the festival.
The winners were:
🥇 Marriage Games (Moscow)
🥈 Bride on Demand (Moscow)
🥉 Caught Between My Boss, My Husband, and His Mistress (St. Petersburg)
To learn more about the pitching competition and Production Studio's role in organizing the event, read an interview with Chief Director Evgeny Danilkin on Telegram.
🥇 Marriage Games (Moscow)
🥈 Bride on Demand (Moscow)
🥉 Caught Between My Boss, My Husband, and His Mistress (St. Petersburg)
To learn more about the pitching competition and Production Studio's role in organizing the event, read an interview with Chief Director Evgeny Danilkin on Telegram.
An Exclusive Masterclass from a Global Industry Leader
The festival also featured an exclusive masterclass by Wenwen Han, CEO of the Short Drama Alliance (China) and one of the world's leading experts in the short drama industry.
The session focused on the creative and business strategies behind developing and scaling successful short dramas. It was moderated by Omer Şakir Abacıoğlu, Producer and International Director of Content at Production Studio.
Kinolenta Platform Presentation
During the roundtable, Vladimir Sivov, Founder of Lime HD, introduced Kinolenta—a distribution and monetization platform built specifically for short films and vertical dramas.
The presentation attracted significant interest from festival participants, showcasing a practical infrastructure designed to support the growth of short-form storytelling and the vertical drama ecosystem.
Production Studio's participation in Short Film Days 2025 marked another important milestone in the development of Russia's vertical storytelling industry. As a co-organizer and industry leader, the company continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of short dramas by connecting creators, technology, and audiences through a rapidly growing entertainment ecosystem.
The festival also featured an exclusive masterclass by Wenwen Han, CEO of the Short Drama Alliance (China) and one of the world's leading experts in the short drama industry.
The session focused on the creative and business strategies behind developing and scaling successful short dramas. It was moderated by Omer Şakir Abacıoğlu, Producer and International Director of Content at Production Studio.
Kinolenta Platform Presentation
During the roundtable, Vladimir Sivov, Founder of Lime HD, introduced Kinolenta—a distribution and monetization platform built specifically for short films and vertical dramas.
The presentation attracted significant interest from festival participants, showcasing a practical infrastructure designed to support the growth of short-form storytelling and the vertical drama ecosystem.
Production Studio's participation in Short Film Days 2025 marked another important milestone in the development of Russia's vertical storytelling industry. As a co-organizer and industry leader, the company continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of short dramas by connecting creators, technology, and audiences through a rapidly growing entertainment ecosystem.