Snips Adapts TV Series Into Vertical Microdramas
Vertical video platform Snips is turning existing TV series into microdramas, featuring stars like Sarah Snook and Kit Harington, using a revenue-share model.
Vertical video platform Snips announced it is adapting several established television series into vertical microdramas. The new format will feature episodes ranging from 45 seconds to 2 minutes in length.
According to Deadline, the lineup of adapted series includes The Beautiful Lie, Two Weeks to Live, Domina, Prisoners’ Wives, and Gunpowder. These productions feature performances from actors including Sarah Snook, Maisie Williams, Liam Cunningham, Iain Glen, and Kit Harington.
The platform is implementing a revenue-share model for rights owners instead of paying flat license fees for the content.
The original series span several years of television history. Prisoners’ Wives aired in the early 2010s, while The Beautiful Lie and Gunpowder debuted in 2017. Two Weeks to Live premiered in 2020, followed by Domina in 2021.
Quick answers
How long are the new microdrama episodes?
The episodes range from 45 seconds to 2 minutes in length.
How does Snips compensate rights owners?
The platform uses a revenue-share model rather than paying flat license fees.