ALZA Festival is a first-of-its-kind festival dedicated to micro-drama and vertical storytelling.

ALZA will debut in New York City in Fall 2026 with a three-day event featuring premieres, conversations, industry gatherings and more.

Micro-dramas are premium episodic stories typically one to three minutes per episode, designed for mobile, vertical viewing and binge consumption.

They blend the narrative ambition of television with the speed and accessibility of social platforms.

ALZA serves creators and studios working in short-form storytelling, fans who actively engage with micro-content, and brands seeking authentic ways to participate in creator culture.

The debut festival is planned for Fall 2026 in New York City, with a multi-day program of screenings, premieres, creator conversations, and experiential activations.

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Creators will be able to submit projects for consideration.

Brands may inquire about partnership opportunities.

Fans can join the mailing list for early ticket access and programming announcements.

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Yes. Our venues, projection systems, and programming layouts are designed specifically to showcase vertical and mobile-native content in immersive live environments.

Torres Live is a live events platform and festival producer dedicated to the next generation of storytelling.

Launching in New York City in Fall 2026 with the inaugural ALZA Festival, Torres Live transforms digital-native content—particularly micro-dramas and vertical series—into curated, in-person cultural experiences.

The platform brings together creators, audiences, and brands through premieres, live screenings, conversations, and immersive activations.

Founded by former Tribeca Festival COO Pete Torres alongside Founding Partners, Rita Vinnik and Katie Korfhage, Torres Live is building the premier stage for micro-storytelling and a new bridge between internet culture and real-world experiences.

Combining expertise across live events, creator culture, content strategy, and operations, the company is creating a new platform for the future of entertainment.