UNITING CREW, INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY

Mastering the 48: Strategy, Skills, and Survival

Thank you to all who joined us for an evening with Chrissy Raven Kilna & Kilna Anthony, the San Diego City Producers for the San Diego 48 Hour Film Project. This workshop deconstructed the "48" experience, moving beyond the ticking clock to show you how to build a high-functioning creative team and apply high-pressure production skills to your professional career.

Thanks to our host and servers at Elijah’s Restaurant.

UPCOMING EVENTS

NEXT MEETING

What’s Up With Verticals?

Think vertical video is just for TikTok trends? Think again. There is a massive, multi-billion-dollar global industry quietly disrupting traditional filmmaking: Vertical Micro-Dramas.

Backed by major international platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox, these 90-second, high-stakes episodic dramas are pulling in millions of viewers—and they are desperate for professional crews.

Vertical micro-dramas are short scripted series made to be watched on a phone, in a vertical format. Episodes are usually only a minute or two long, with fast pacing, big emotions, and cliffhangers designed to keep viewers watching.

The Reality Check:

$200k Average Budgets: These are paid, professional productions.
Extreme Speed: 60 episodes shot in just 5 to 9 days.
Rigid Formulas: No slow builds. Instant hooks and brutal cliffhangers.

They are becoming serious business. Short drama apps grew from $178 million in global in-app revenue in Q1 2024 to nearly $700 million in Q1 2025, with the U.S. now one of the strongest markets for apps like ReelShort, DramaBox, and GoodShort.

Join San Diego Media Pros for our June meeting, What’s Up With Verticals?

This meeting is a panel discussion with experienced vertical micro-drama professionals from San Diego and Los Angeles.

Click here for event details and to register.

Summer Sync Up with San Diego Media Pros and 48 Hour Film Project

Did not get enough of learning about the San Diego 48 Hour Film Project at our May meeting? San Diego Media Pros and San Diego 48 Hour Film Project are teaming up for a Sync Up on Tuesday, July 7 at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.

Meet other media production and film professionals to learn more about your colleagues, their projects and the 48 HFP.

48 Hour City Producers Chrissy Raven Kilna and Kilna Anthony will be on site to answer questions!

Check back with us for details and registration information..

Stone Brewing at Liberty Station

IN PRE-PRODUCTION

The SDMP Board of Directors is busy planning exciting upcoming events. Meeting topics include vertical video, lighting and sound, plus Fund Your Film 2.0,

Details are in the works, so be sure to check back for details.

In the meantime, if you are thinking of joining San Diego Media Pros, go to our Membership page and sign up.

If you are already a member and want to become more involved, reach out to a board member, to learn how noun can help out.

SDMP FEATURES

Are You Included in our Member Directory?

Members! One benefit of your membership is that you can be part of our public-facing online Member Directory. Expand your visibility to the San Diego production community and beyond by adding your profile.

You can add a link to your website, IMDB page, social media, and include a professional bio, on set photos and more.

Need instructions? Send a message to info@sdmediapros.org and we will send the details.

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Stay informed on industry news. It’s as easy as checking the News page right right on our website. We post the same articles on our Facebook page and in our Facebook group!

Don’t follow us on social media? You’re missing out on the earliest notifications of our events!

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WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY

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FIND QUALIFIED CREW

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BEHIND THE SCENES

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YOU NEED TO KNOW

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the City’s online process

WHERE TO BE

Studios & production resources Use our interactive map

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Special Thanks to our Corporate Partners

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