I was laid off at Disney. Now I'm making a living thanks to the micro drama 'gold rush.'

I was laid off at Disney. Now I'm making a living thanks to the micro drama 'gold rush.'

Erik Heintz

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Erik Heintz, 49, a producer in Burbank, California, about his experience working in the booming micro drama business. The trend grew out of China and has taken off in the US via popular apps like ReelShort and DramaBox. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

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