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Media and entertainment commissioner talks new vertical video film festival

Entertainment July 21, 2026 12:40 AM
Media and entertainment commissioner talks new vertical video film festival

The city is partnering with ALZA for a new film festival that focuses on projects that were shot vertically.

It will take place from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18 at an AMC in Flatiron.

Rafael Espinal, commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, sat down with "Mornings On 1" to discuss the festival and more.

Tap the video player above to watch the interview.

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