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Verticals: The Movie

Verticals: The Movie

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Verticals: The Movie

"If you want normal, you're on the wrong set."

2026

0h 21m

10.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

When a young aspiring actor, Milo, arrives to his first acting job ever, he’s quickly hit by the realization that this isn’t just any film set…this is a vertical drama set. As he’s thrusted into the insane world of verticals, Milo navigates their absurdity with the question: is the chaos worth the pursuit of his lifelong dream?

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Starring

Jack Rykert

Milo

Tess Dinerstein

Tess Dinerstein

Aria

Dalia E. Chavez

Cassidy

Bella Cruz

Freedom

Jennings Brower

Jennings Brower

High Priest

Jeff Violette

Cam Op

Mark Pontarelli

John the Director

Nicole Mattox

Nicole Mattox

Female Lead

Eric Guilmette

Eric Guilmette

Male Lead

Sarah Moliski

Sarah Moliski

Villain Girl

Creative team

Directed by: Jack Rykert
Gavin J. Konop
Written by: Jack Rykert
Produced by: Gavin J. Konop
Jack Rykert

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