Vertical Micro Drama Production
Vertical Micro Drama Production for Brands & Platforms
Short vertical episodes people watch on purpose: written, produced and packaged for your brand or platform, in the languages your audience speaks.
For brands: a series your audience chooses to watch, with your product written into the story.
The Future of Storytelling Is Vertical
Micro dramas are short episodes, often one to three minutes long, designed for phones and binge viewing. Each episode ends on a hook, so viewers keep watching.
Sixteen By Nine (SBN) Media takes a series from idea to final episode: writing, casting, production design, live action or animation, editing and sound. A branded series gives you an always-on stream of reel-length episodes, in regional versions, in place of one big ad a quarter. Our developing slate is below.
Micro Drama Services
From one branded series to a full slate.
Full-cycle Production
Idea, script, casting, shoot, edit and delivery, handled by one team.
Script-to-Screen
Bring your script and we will produce it to platform standards.
Branded Micro Dramas
Stories that place your brand naturally inside an emotional narrative.
Animated Micro Dramas
2D and 3D animated series for mythology, history and fantasy stories.
AI-assisted Production
AI sets, crowds and effects that cut costs and production time.
Platform Packaging
Vertical cuts, trailers, thumbnails and episode metadata.
Why Choose SBN Media
We combine writing, animation, AI and live-action production in one studio.
Speed & agility
AI-assisted workflows let us produce more episodes in less time.
Cost-effectiveness
Virtual sets and AI effects reduce location and set costs.
Creative freedom
Mythology, history and fantasy worlds become practical to produce.
Story first
Experienced writers build hooks, characters and cliffhangers that keep viewers watching.
Industries We Work With
Brands We Have Worked With
Our Process
One team and one point of contact from the first brief to final delivery.
01
Concept & Writing
Series idea, characters, episode outlines and scripts.
02
Pre-production
Casting, look development, sets and AI pre-visualisation.
03
Production
Live-action shoot, animation or AI generation, episode by episode.
04
Post & Delivery
Editing, sound, music, subtitles and platform-ready vertical files.
WORK IN PROGRESS
Current Microdramas in Production
Two original vertical series in active production at our studio, written, designed, and built frame by frame.
BEEJ: The Seed of a Revolution
3D Animated Microdrama / Pune · Startup Thriller
A cinematic 3D animated microdrama set inside Pune’s startup ecosystem. When a first-generation founder’s breakthrough AI sidekick is turned against him by the venture capitalist who funded it, he risks everything to win it back. Allied with a local documentary filmmaker and the AI itself, now legally owned by his rival, the series looks squarely at power, ownership, and ambition inside India’s fastest-moving tech culture.
10 Episodes / 1080 × 1920 Vertical / Reels · Shorts
Dāśarājñá: The Battle of Ten Kings
2D Animated Microdrama / Vedic Era · Historical Epic
A sweeping 2D animated historical microdrama set on the banks of the Parushni River during the ancient Battle of the Ten Kings. When the Bharata king Sudas dismisses his chief priest Vishwamitra, the humiliated sage unites ten aggrieved tribes into a vast confederacy against the kingdom. Outnumbered, the Bharatas brace for the collision that will name a civilisation, in a story that reaches past the battlefield into the true cost of ambition and supremacy.
10 Episodes / 1080 × 1920 Vertical / Reels · Shorts
Our Developing Slate: A Showcase of Our Storytelling
We are actively developing a diverse slate of original micro-dramas that highlight our ability to create compelling narratives across genres, each one perfectly structured for the vertical, episodic format.
Abhishaap
Folk Horror
A chilling folk horror series where a young woman on a workation discovers that the beautiful rangolis appearing on her doorstep are a sinister countdown from a vengeful spirit. This series twists a familiar cultural symbol into an object of terror, creating a unique and unforgettable hook.
Rishton ki Lakeer
Family Drama
A gripping multi-season family drama about two brothers divided by class and ambition. When a younger brother is humiliated by his successful elder sibling, he and his wife must build their lives from nothing to reclaim their dignity, tapping into the universal themes of family betrayal and the triumph of character over circumstance.
Shiva & Parvati
Mythology
An innovative take on mythology where children in a Himalayan village restore a temple mural, with each recovered panel unlocking another chapter of Shiva and Parvati’s divine story as told by the temple priest. This unique framing device makes an epic tale accessible and engaging for all ages.
Mahishasuramardini
Mythology
This series retells the powerful legend of Goddess Durga through the eyes of grandchildren recording their grandmother’s storytelling sessions on a smartphone. The format beautifully blends the warmth of family tradition with the epic scale of mythology, connecting an ancient story to a modern generation.
Featured Work
Watch the videos in our portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a micro drama?
A micro drama is a short, episodic story, usually shot vertically, with episodes of one to three minutes designed for mobile viewing.
Can a brand sponsor a micro drama?
Yes. Branded micro dramas place your product or message inside a story, which audiences watch by choice.
Do you make animated micro dramas?
Yes. Our slate includes 2D and 3D animated series alongside live-action concepts.
How many episodes are in a series?
It depends on the platform and story. Series often run from 20 to 80 short episodes.
Let’s bring your story to life
Get in touch with us today, and let’s discuss how we can:
- Craft your unique brand story
- Create impactful and meaningful videos
- Develop engaging content for your digital platforms
- Design powerful campaigns to achieve your goals
We’re committed to stepping into your shoes, understanding your requirements, and delivering high-quality content that resonates with your audience.
Let’s create something extraordinary together.
Tell us about your project
Share your brief and we’ll get back to you within one working day.
Prefer to talk? Call +91-9518505168 or email info@sbnmedia.in