Indian Vertical Micro Drama Awards 2026
About the Awards
The Indian Vertical Micro Drama Awards 2026 mark a historic milestone in the Indian entertainment industry. For the first time in India, an award show is dedicated exclusively to honoring excellence in vertical micro dramas—the fastest-growing storytelling format designed for mobile-first audiences.
Mohd. Shameem Faridi
Founder and Managing Director
As content consumption evolves, vertical entertainment has emerged as a powerful medium for short, impactful storytelling. These awards celebrate the creators, performers, technicians, and producers who are shaping this new era of digital entertainment. reflects our dedication to excellence.
Honoring excellence across genres, performances, craftsmanship, and regional storytelling.
Award Segments
Genre-Based Awards
Celebrating excellence across storytelling genres such as drama, romance, action, comedy, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy, and more—recognizing the best series within their creative space.
Technicians & Crew Categories
Honoring the creative and technical experts who bring stories to life behind the scenes, including direction, cinematography, editing, sound, music, production design, and creative direction.
Actor’s Categories
Recognizing powerful performances that connect audiences to the story. These awards celebrate lead, supporting, debut, and viral performances that define vertical storytelling.
Be Part of History
The Indian Vertical Micro Drama Awards 2026 are more than just trophies—they are a celebration of innovation, creativity, and the future of storytelling.
Step into the spotlight.
Celebrate your craft.
Shape the future of vertical entertainment.
The Indian Vertical Micro Drama Awards recognize this shift and honor those leading the change.
Why Vertical Micro Dramas Matter
Vertical storytelling is redefining how audiences connect with content.
Shorter formats, stronger emotions, and instant engagement make vertical micro dramas the future of entertainment.
Mobile-first, audience-driven storytelling
High engagement and viral potential
A new platform for emerging talent
Strong emotional impact in limited time
Rapidly growing creator and viewer ecosystem
Our Jury Members
Sajid Samji
Writer, Composer, Film director
A M Turaj
Lyrisist, Writer - Hiramandi
Eram Faridi<br>
Producer
Pawan Parkhi
Director
Indian Vertical Micro Drama Award
Sponsor the Indian Vertical Micro Drama Award
Erams entertainment
Jai shree krishna entertainment
Krative camera hub
K D Entertainments
Brandfinity Media
Krative Camera Hub
Award Categories
These awards celebrate the full creative spectrum of vertical storytelling.
Hindi Categories
- Every genre, every work, every talent deserves it's recognisation, where stories find their unique voice.
Regional Categories
- Recognizing excellence in storytelling across regional languages and diverse cultural voices.
Who Can Participate
Producers & Production Houses
Independent Creators
Actors & Performers
Directors, Writers & Technicians
Digital Studios & Content Platforms
If you’ve created original vertical micro drama content, this stage is for you.
How to Participate
Select your nomination category
Fill out the nominee submission form
Submit a minimum of three episode links that best represent your selected category
Complete the nomination payment
Await verification and jury evaluation
Once approved, your entry moves into the official awards evaluation process.