Your stories deserve a better home.
Istorya is an immersive vertical film platform built for the engagement economy. We're inviting independent producers, filmmakers, and studios to bring their stories into a world where audiences don't just watch — they participate.
Serious inquiries only · info@istorya.com
$9B+
Annual consumer spend on vertical drama outside China
75%
Increase in short-form content consumption globally
$700M
In-app purchases on vertical dramas in Q1 2025 alone
Most platforms have captured the audience opportunity while leaving producers with a fraction of what their content earns. Istorya was built to be different — a platform where storytellers are treated as partners, not suppliers.
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We offer a producer-first revenue share — one of the most competitive structures in the vertical film space — alongside a connected story ecosystem designed to maximize the lifetime value of every piece of content.
Why
Not just a platform.
A story universe.
01 - A Producer-first deal
We offer one of the most competitive revenue share structures in the vertical film space — with flexible deal options that put more in your pocket, whether you choose exclusive or non-exclusive distribution. Contact us to learn what we're offering right now.
02 - An ecosystem, not a feed
Your content doesn't just get uploaded — it gets amplified. Istorya Coins, community pages, trophies, and cross-format expansion (vertical film to interactive audiobook to podcast) give your stories a life that no single-format platform can offer.
03 - Audiences that return
Our reward economy is designed to drive daily return visits, not one-time views. That means your content keeps earning, keeps growing, and keeps finding new audiences long after its initial release.
04 - Flexible distribution
You choose your deal structure. Bring us your content on non-exclusive terms and keep distributing everywhere else — or commit exclusively for a premium share. Your IP. Your decision. Your earnings.
05 - Proven industry leadership
This platform was designed by a team with over 100+ years of combined entertainment and tech experience on both sides of the deal.
06 - First-mover advantage
We are building our founding content library now. Producers who come in at this stage get priority placement, featured positioning, and the opportunity to shape what Istorya's catalog becomes. Early partners don't get lost in the crowd.
Content focus
Three genres. Infinite loyalty.
We focus on the three content categories with the highest audience retention and repeat engagement in short-form entertainment.
Romance
From slow-burn drama to sweeping emotion. The largest and most loyal genre in the vertical film space — audiences return, rewatch, and invest deeply in the stories they love.
Fear
Horror, thriller, psychological suspense. The vertical format creates an intimate, immersive tension that traditional screens can't replicate. Dark stories thrive here.
Faith
An underserved and fiercely loyal audience. Faith-driven storytelling on Istorya reaches communities that are actively seeking content that reflects their values and worldview.
What we're looking for.
All content must be produced natively for vertical viewing — formatted for the intimate, full-screen mobile experience Istorya is built around.
SINGLE FILMS
Feature-length vertical films
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Minimum 30 minutes total running time
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Maximum 90 minutes total running time
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Vertical format — produced natively for mobile viewing
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Romance, Fear, or Faith genre focus
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High production quality — cinematic storytelling standard
SERIES
Episodic vertical series
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Each episode: 30 seconds minimum, 2 minutes maximum
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Formatted for vertical film platforms — episodic pacing
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No limit on total series length
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Strong narrative hooks between episodes encouraged
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Genre alignment: Romance, Fear, or Faith
Ready to partner?
We're building our founding content library now.
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Send us an introduction at info@istorya.com — tell us who you are, what you've made, and what you're working on. We'll take it from there.
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We review all serious inquiries personally. Response within 10–14 business days.
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Your name, company, and producing background
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Film title, genre, and a brief logline
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Running time and format (single film or series)
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A screener link or trailer (password-protected is fine)