While the WGA recently told members that work on verticals or micro-dramas — the latest trend that is providing a lifeline to fledging actors and entry-level scribes — is covered by the minimum basic agreement, SAG-AFTRA today announced a new Verticals Agreement.

The guild called the deal “a promulgated new media contract specifically created for the unique needs of serialized micro-dramas designed for mobile screens.” The full agreement is expected to be unveiled later this month.

Micro-dramas are bite-sized episodes that are meant for mobile, vertical viewing. They got their start in China during the pandemic but have expanded to the U.S., where revenues reached $819M in 2024, and are projected to rise to $3.8B by 2030.

While non-union, micro-dramas offer decent pay and the

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