Proposal: Add “Vertical Short Drama” as a New IMDb Category

I’d like to propose that IMDb introduce a new category/format designation—“Vertical Short Drama”—to recognize and differentiate the rapidly growing vertical, short-form narrative format. Why this matters: 1. **Clarity for Users & Industry** – Currently, vertical series are categorized under “TV Movie” or “TV Mini Series,” which causes confusion. Vertical dramas are distinct: mobile-first, serialized in micro-chapters, and produced with different creative/production workflows. A dedicated category would make IMDb more accurate and relevant to both audiences and professionals. 2. **Search & Discovery** – Audiences looking for vertical dramas struggle to find them, since they’re buried under unrelated TV/movie listings. Creators, platforms, and researchers also lack a clear way to analyze and track this format. A new category improves IMDb’s search precision and usefulness. 3. **Industry Momentum** – Vertical dramas are no longer niche. They are gaining major traction: - Disney Accelerator 2025 selected DramaBox (a vertical drama platform), underscoring legitimacy and growth. - *Hollywood Reporter* and *Vulture* have covered the rise of vertical dramas as a new professional pathway for actors and filmmakers. - Platforms like DramaBox, ReelShort, and others are employing thousands of creators, with productions rivaling traditional TV in scale and reach. 4. **Future-Proofing IMDb** – Just as IMDb adapted to web series and streaming, now is the moment to stay ahead of this format shift. Adding “Vertical Short Drama” as a top-level category helps IMDb remain the definitive, industry-standard record. **Requested Action** Please consider creating a new category/format—“Vertical Short Drama” (or similar)—to accurately credit and classify these works. This will benefit IMDb users, talent, producers, platforms, and the broader entertainment industry.