Eric Roberts to lead New Short Media vertical drama project

Oscar-nominated actor Eric Roberts will star in the upcoming vertical drama titled ‘It’s My Party and I’ll Die If I Want To’. Produced by New Short Media, the project will be released as both an episodic vertical series and a feature film intended for theatrical release.

Created by Gev Miron and Charlie Parker, the story follows a character named Anna as she attempts to hide the truth regarding her best friend’s death during a 21st birthday celebration. The production features Merrick Hanna, Neela Jolene, and Ryker Baloun.

New Short Media was launched earlier this year by Alon Shtruzman, a former Keshet International executive, and Scott Einbinder, former Co-CEO of Cristal Pictures Co. Shtruzman noted that vertical drama serves as a new storytelling engine and investment category during a period of contraction in traditional television and streaming.