Stars Shine at the Inaugural Vertical Awards in Los Angeles
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SAN PEDRO, Calif. - Californer -- The Future Is Vertical: First-Ever Vertical Awards Light Up Hollywood
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The entertainment community gathered at the Hilton Los Angeles Culver City on September 27, 2025, for the first-ever Vertical Awards, a landmark ceremony celebrating excellence in vertical series. Founded by two-time Emmy® winner Vincent De Paul (Tesla, A Line of Fire, & The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive), the gala was co-hosted by Vincent De Paul and Dan Payne (Disney Descendants, Virgin River). The evening featured a bustling press line and a packed showroom of creators and actors championing the mobile-first format.

The evening kicked off with a Hollywood glam red carpet. For the first time at an awards show, fans shared the red carpet with stars. The night transitioned into an inspiring Awards Ceremony that celebrated the very best in vertical storytelling.

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A Few of the Winners included:

• Vertical of the Year – Under the Hood
• Vertical King – Noah Fearnley (Oops, I Married My Enemy)
• Spark (On-Screen Chemistry) – Oops, I Married My Enemy (Noah Fearnley & Ashley Michelle Grant)
• Queen of the Verticals – Nicole Maddox
• Countess of Chaos Award – Sarah Mulliski
• Princess Award – Allison Pike
• Emerald Vanguard Vision Award - Kasey Esser
• Sapphire Living Legacy Award - Eric Guilmette

Red Carpet & Presenters
Celebrities and presenters included Lindsay Shaw (Pretty Little Liars, Ned's Declassified), Ellisa Kapneck (General Hospital), Larry Namer (Co-Founder, E! Entertainment), Gleb Savchenko (Dancing with the Stars), Kasey Esser (Fated to My Forbidden Alpha), Alexandria Watts, Ali Hamlton, Alexa Reddy, Brady Michael Wolfgram, Leland Mergillano, Cayman Cardiff, Eric Guilmette (You Belong to Me), Erin Orcutt, Jeff Violette, Jessica Jacoby, John Henry Richardson, Lawson Greyson (Stuck), Neil Wa, Robert Keefe, Riley Davis, Ryan Larson, Ryan Vincent, Shanna Sinow, Steven Morana, Vanessa von Schwarz, Olivia Ku, Allison Bibicoff, Hollie Wolfgram, Donelle Philbrick.

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About Vincent De Paul
Vincent De Paul, two-time Emmy® winning actor and producer, founded the Vertical Awards. With a distinguished career in film, television, and fashion, De Paul champions innovative storytelling and creative expression. His leadership brought the Vertical Awards to life, establishing a platform to celebrate the artistry of vertical series.

About the Vertical Awards / VertiCon
The Vertical Awards headline VertiCon created by Hollie Wolfgram with Donelle Philbrick, along with Beemer Wolf Production, Five Arts Films, and Karvis Sarafyan. A magnificent weekend of panels, workshops, screenings, and networking that were dedicated to the vertical medium. The Awards Ceremony marks the first Los Angeles official recognition for excellence in vertical series.