Nick Ritacco started acting in New York and appeared on “Law & Order: SVU” and “Homeland.” Since moving to L.A., his career has taken off — in an unexpected way.

In the last two years, he has starred in 40 microdramas , including “Fated to My Forbidden Vampire” (he’s the vampire) and “The CEO Trap” (he’s the CEO). In a dark time for the industry, these addictive vertical shorts are booming.

“There’s so much production, which I think is a beautiful thing,” Ritacco says. “It’s employing so many people who have been suffering through the pandemic and the strikes. It’s really saving a lot of people’s bacon.”

Microdramas exploded in Asia a few years ago but only recently have taken hold in Hollywood. They are shot quickly for tiny budgets — $150,000 to $200,000 for a feature-length film, w

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