Gary & Edmund Entin | Hollywood Twins Go Vertical: The Vertical Buzz S3E5

Welcome to The Vertical Buzz, where vertical entertainment finds its voice. This week, host Buzz Leer sits down with twin brothers Gary & Edmund Entin, the writer-director-producer team behind 90 Degrees Films.   The Entin brothers have built careers spanning feature films, television, and the rapidly evolving world of vertical storytelling. As co-founders of 90 Degrees Films, they have created 14 vertical series for partners including Fox Drama, A&E, Lifetime, Pocket FM, and MicroHouse. Their feature film work includes Geography Club, Sins of Our Youth, A Country Christmas Harmony, and How Sarah Got Her Wings.   🎬 In this episode, Gary & Edmund talk about growing up in South Florida, making the transition from acting to directing, and discovering the vertical world. They take Buzz behind the scenes of their work with MicroHouse and talk about the challenges of relearning the filmmaking craft for a completely different format.   They also get candid about what it takes for actors to survive and thrive on vertical sets, why production quality is changing so quickly, and how vertical storytelling is beginning to bridge the gap between traditional Hollywood and a new generation of entertainment.   ❤️ The brothers also spotlight projects including Tides of Temptation, Wrestling With Love, and Hope and Heartbreak, while discussing the importance of telling stories that connect emotionally with audiences.   And yes, because they're twins, Buzz couldn't resist getting into some twin taste debates. 👯   In this episode, you will learn: • How Gary & Edmund built careers across film, television, and vertical entertainment • How 90 Degrees Films got started • What pushed them from acting into writing, directing, and producing • How they made the transition into vertical storytelling • What they've learned from producing 14 vertical series • Why actors need to adapt to the unique demands of vertical sets • How production quality in vertical entertainment is evolving • Why vertical storytelling can coexist with traditional film and television • What makes a vertical series connect with audiences • Where the vertical ecosystem could go next • And what it's really like running a creative business with your twin brother 👯   ⏱️ Chapters   00:00 Twin Intro Banter 01:09 Show Opens And Guests Teased 02:47 Meet The Entin Brothers 05:41 Creative Partnership Secrets 08:30 Origins In South Florida 11:13 From Acting To Directing 14:51 Vertical Breakthrough And MicroHouse 30:10 Malik’s Warning 30:55 Tides of Temptation Praise 31:33 Microhouse Launch and Awards 32:16 When Verticals Took Off 35:56 Relearning the Craft 39:07 Actors and Set Survival 47:07 Wrestling With Love Spotlight 58:54 Hope and Heartbreak Films 01:00:27 Gratitude for Vertical Boom 01:01:29 Tools Notes Collaboration 01:02:13 Future Formats and Ads 01:08:02 Twin Taste Debates 01:15:50 Documenting Vertical Ecosystem 01:19:22 Spinoffs Platforms and Farewell   🌬️ Sponsor: AEIRO (Arrow Air Purifiers)   AEIRO Air Purifiers help create a cleaner indoor environment for homes and professional spaces.   Featured in this episode: AEIRO AC150, with smart sensor controls and true HEPA plus carbon filtration.   Website: AEIRO.co   ⚡ Rapid Fire Sponsor: VertiCast   Swipe. Cast. Create.   VertiCast is built for the fast-moving world of vertical entertainment, helping actors and casting professionals connect.   Instagram: @verticastapp   🎥 Guests: Gary & Edmund Entin   Gary & Edmund Entin are writers, directors, and producers whose work spans feature films, television, and vertical storytelling. As co-founders of 90 Degrees Films, they have created 14 vertical series for partners including Fox Drama, A&E, Lifetime, Pocket FM, and MicroHouse. They have als