BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//InvisionCommunity Events 5.0.18//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN REFRESH-INTERVAL:PT15M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M X-WR-CALNAME:RMCommunityCalendar NAME:RMCommunityCalendar BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:https://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ALZA FESTIVAL 2026 DTSTAMP:20260724T021710Z SEQUENCE:0 UID:785-7-c3fe8195a3dde498d013e477e2142422@aalbc.com ORGANIZER;CN="richardmurray":noreply@aalbc.com DESCRIPTION:PhotoKatie Korfhage\, Pete Torres and Rita Vinnik\, the co-f ounders of Alza Festival.The next generation of storytelling belongs here. Submit your project for the opportunity to premiere at ALZA Festival in Ne w York City\, October 16-18\, 2026. https://www.alzafestival.com/submissio ns TORRES LIVE (Copy)ALZA Festival | NYC Micro-drama &\; Vertical Story telling F...Submit your vertical short\, series\, or mobile-first film to ALZA Festival\, New York City's first festival dedicated exclusively to ve rtical storytelling.ALZA Festival is New York City's first festival dedica ted exclusively to vertical storytelling. We invite creators from around t he world to submit projects conceived and crafted for the vertical frame —stories that embrace mobile-first viewing through bold ideas\, compelli ng characters\, and exceptional creative vision.Selected projects will scr een alongside outstanding work from leading creators\, studios\, and emerg ing voices during three days of premiere screenings\, industry conversatio ns\, masterclasses\, networking events\, and red carpet celebrations.Wheth er you're an established studio\, an independent filmmaker\, or a first-ti me creator\, ALZA Festival is your opportunity to premiere your work\, con nect with industry leaders and fellow creators\, and help shape the future of vertical storytelling.Created in NY ShowcaseThe Created in NY Showcase \, presented by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and ALZA Festival\, celebrates exceptional vertical storytelling created by New York City's filmmakers\, creators\, studios\, and production commun ity. The program recognizes projects that exemplify creative excellence wh ile highlighting New York City's growing role as a global hub for vertical storytelling and mobile-first entertainment. Five selected projects will screen as part of a dedicated Created in NY Showcase during ALZA Festival\ , with one project receiving the Made in NY Award.ALZA Festival by Torres Liveinfo@torreslive.com Alza Microdrama Festival Partners With NYC Mayor ’s Office For October DebutAlza Festival is set to take place in New Yor k Oct. 16-18 alongside the launch of the Created In NY program.By Caitlin HustonJuly 16\, 2026 7:00amhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digi tal/alza-microdrama-festival-partners-with-nyc-mayors-office-for-october-d ebut-1236649503/A microdrama festival is set to take place in New York Cit y this October\, with a newly announced partnership with the Mayor’s Off ice of Media and Entertainment.Alza Festival is scheduled for Oct. 16 thro ugh Oct. 18 with premieres and screenings of microdramas\, industry conver sations\, networking events\, masterclass and brand activations. Per the p artnership with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment\, the fest ival will also feature the launch of the Created in NY program\, which wil l feature educational panels and workshops\, inclusion in a Created in NY showcase (a screening block for finalists in the program)\, and the opport unity to win a Made in NY Award\, which would mark the first time this awa rd is presented to a content creator. “New York has always defined wha t’s next in media\, and vertical storytelling is no exception\,” said Commissioner Rafael Espinal of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Enter tainment. “The launch of ‘Created in NY’ alongside the ALZA Festival is about recognizing that the next generation of filmmakers and creators is already here. Our job is to help open doors\, develop talent\, and make sure New York remains the best place in the world to build a creative car eer.” The festival was created by Pete Torres\, the former COO for Tribe ca Festival\, along with Rita Vinnik\, a former TikTok executive and Katie Korfhage\, who previously served as Tribeca Festival’s Vice President o f Development. The founders have put out an open call for submissions. “ Vertical storytelling has evolved into one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment in the world\, yet until now it hasn’t had a dedicated cu ltural home – so we created ALZA to change that\,” said Pete Torres\, Founder and CEO of ALZA Festival. “Our goal is to bring together creator s\, platforms\, studios\, brands\, and audiences to celebrate this incredi ble new medium while helping shape its future. There is no better place th an New York City to launch that conversation\, and we’re proud to work w ith the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment to spotlight the cit y’s next generation of storytellers.” DTSTART:20261016T040000Z DTEND:20261019T040000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR