LETS GO VERTICAL
With Casting Director Monika Dalman
Sat Aug 16 th
10 - 1.30 pm or
2.30 - 6.00 pm
Location : Spotlight Academy
#201 / 774 Goldstream Ave, Langford
Cost $150 plus tax $157.50
To reserve your spot text Jacqui on 250 714 2555
"From non‑union commercials to UBCP/ACTRA and SAG features, Monika Dalman’s casting expertise knows no bounds. As a Co‑Founder of the Vertical Film & Short‑form Storytelling Alliance (VFSSA), she has been a trailblazer in this revolutionary format, championing the rise of mobile‑first narratives and uniting creators, platforms, and talent to redefine how stories are told and consumed.
Monika has been instrumental in shaping the vertical soap opera genre — casting across North America and beyond for projects ranging from short‑form digital series to multi‑season, 50‑plus‑episode vertical soaps.
To date Monika has cast nearly 60 Verticals worldwide.
With a rich background in traditional media, Monika has cast for CBC, TVO, and PBS, and worked with over 50 commercial brands — including Disney and Marvel. In the indie sphere, she has cast projects backed by esteemed institutions such as the Canada Media Fund, Canada Council for the Arts, TELUS Storyhive, Telefilm, DGC Greenlight, the Harold Greenberg Fund, and Crazy8s.
Whether in traditional film and television, across borders, or within the pioneering world of vertical soaps, Monika is a driving force in the future of mobile‑first storytelling."
VERTICAL WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
“Learn how to break into the booming world of vertical drama! In this fast-paced workshop, we’ll cover everything actors need to know to audition, perform, and thrive in vertical soap operas—short-form storytelling that reaches millions on TikTok and beyond.”