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By Justin D. Williams The film industry continues to evolve, and the inaugural ALZA Festival is attempting to introduce audiences to a different kind of entertainment experience. Held in New York City from October 16–18, 2026, at AMC 19th Street East 6, the festival celebrated vertical filmmaking, microdramas, and short-form storytelling designed primarily for mobile devices. Featuring 35 world premieres alongside filmmaker discussions and industry panels, ALZA presented an i