First UK Microdrama App Launches With MMA Drama, ‘Dog Dates’ Reality Show & Desire To Repurpose British Classics For Vertical Video

Tattle TV, a UK microdrama app, has launched with a 'Dog Dates' reality show, 'Tramp' MMA drama and desire to repurpose classic British TV series.

French Microdrama App Shorts Pacts With Fumero Films On 40-Strong Slate

French microdrama platform Shorts has teamed with Fumero Films for 40 vertical video projects for 2026.

Microdrama Fans Want Hot Male Leads, Not AI Actors – Study

The most engaged vertical video viewers are primarily led by their favourite actors and watch the medium daily, according to a fan study.

British Microdrama Firm Onset Octopus First To Board Irvin Gelb’s Standard-Setting Micro-Series Certified Alliance

Onset Octopus, one of Britain's few microdrama producers, has joined IGN Media's new vertical video standard bearer, Micro-Series Certified Alliance.

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U.S. Studio & Turkish TV Industry Veterans Form Shorties Studios: “Verticals Are The Moment”

Kelly Luegenbiel, Jon Koa and Onur Güvenatam are getting into the vertical video and microdrama game by forming Shorties Studios.