LOS ANGELES – FILM SNAP, the mobile platform dedicated to 9:16 vertical short dramas and films, is now live on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Built by a Los Angeles–based team of product engineers, data scientists, and producers under the leadership of Mimi Masters—Chief Executive Officer of IMC Film Production and alumna of the New York Film Academy—the app offers creators a one-stop solution for instant uploads, worldwide distribution, and professional curation.
A First for L.A. FILM SNAP is the city’s first home-grown platform that unites an academy-honed producing philosophy with Hollywood’s international distribution expertise, all supported by streaming-grade technology. This unique blend differentiates the app from existing vertical-shorts services and anchors it firmly in Los Angeles’ creative eco-system.
Vertical short dramas have become one of the fastest-growing segments in screen entertainment, driven by audiences who prefer mobile-first, bite-size viewing. FILM SNAP’s algorithmic recommendation engine works in tandem with an in-house editorial board to surface standout work quickly, helping new voices cut through the noise and reach millions of viewers.
“FILM SNAP is designed to turn a smartphone into a theatrical launchpad,” said Mimi Masters. “By collapsing production, exhibition, and feedback into a single pipeline, we give emerging directors a direct route from concept to global audience.”
Academy Award–winning filmmaker Andrzej Barkowiak, who serves as FILM SNAP’s Chief Recommending Officer, added: “Fresh perspectives keep cinema alive. FILM SNAP hands those perspectives a runway straight from the phone screen to the world stage—exactly what the industry needs right now.”
The platform has already secured preliminary partnerships with film festivals, brand sponsors, and streaming outlets to provide investment and distribution opportunities for creators whose projects gain traction on the app. “Our goal is to merge creative incubation, market validation, and commercial matchmaking in one ecosystem,” Masters said. “Great stories should never be limited by format or gatekeepers.”
Reflecting the same commitment to opportunity, Masters also funds an annual New York Film Academy scholarship that fully covers graduate tuition for under-represented filmmakers—reinforcing FILM SNAP’s mission to broaden access both on-screen and behind the camera.
About FILM SNAP
FILM SNAP is a mobile platform for vertical short-form drama, offering creators global reach, algorithmic discovery, and professional mentorship. The app is available worldwide on the App Store and Google Play.
Media ContactCompany Name: Film SNAP LLCEmail: Send EmailAddress:2600 W Olive Ave Burbank Suite 546 City: LAState: CA 91505Country: United StatesWebsite: https://film-snap.ca/
