Vertical Drama Production Company UK
We create premium vertical microdrama for global mobile-first audiences. And we do it by combining high-retention storytelling with cinematic production value.
Vertical Drama Production Company UK
We create premium vertical microdrama for global mobile-first audiences. And we do it by combining high-retention storytelling with cinematic production value.
Are you looking for UK based premium micro-drama producers?
Great! We’d love to partner with your platform to create fresh, high-retention, cinematic series with killer cliff hangers. Let’s talk.
Are you looking for UK based premium micro-drama producers?
Great! We’d love to partner with your platform to create fresh, high-retention, cinematic series with killer cliff hangers. Let’s talk.
Double Life, Double Love – A premium fast-paced romance spy thriller
Double Life Double Love is a fast-paced vertical thriller series following Kate Lawson, an overworked mother secretly living a dangerous double life as an undercover operative known only as Ivy Six. As Kate, she juggles school runs, family pressures, and a struggling marriage. As Ivy Six, she infiltrates the world of a mysterious tech CEO suspected of selling classified intelligence.
As Kate’s mission draws her deeper into a seductive and dangerous relationship with her target, the boundaries between duty, desire, and identity begin to blur. But when hidden agendas, betrayal, and a conspiracy inside her own organisation emerge, Kate realises the greatest threat may not be the man she was sent to expose, but the life she’s trying to protect.
Double Life Double Love is currently in the top 10 on the Love Drama app and has also been licensed internationally to other streaming platforms. With audiences across the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Canada and other international markets, the series demonstrates the growing global demand for premium mobile-first storytelling.
Produced in collaboration with Kedoo for their LoveDrama platform, the series demonstrates our ability to develop, produce, and deliver commercially viable vertical drama for international streaming audiences.
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Double Life, Double Love
A premium fast-paced romance spy thriller
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Double Life Double Love is a fast-paced vertical thriller series following Kate Lawson, an overworked mother secretly living a dangerous double life as an undercover operative known only as Ivy Six. As Kate, she juggles school runs, family pressures, and a struggling marriage. As Ivy Six, she infiltrates the world of a mysterious tech CEO suspected of selling classified intelligence.
As Kate’s mission draws her deeper into a seductive and dangerous relationship with her target, the boundaries between duty, desire, and identity begin to blur. But when hidden agendas, betrayal, and a conspiracy inside her own organisation emerge, Kate realises the greatest threat may not be the man she was sent to expose, but the life she’s trying to protect.
Double Life Double Love is currently in the top 10 on the Love Drama app and has also been licensed internationally to other streaming platforms. With audiences across the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Canada and other international markets, the series demonstrates the growing global demand for premium mobile-first storytelling.
Produced in collaboration with Kedoo for their LoveDrama platform, the series demonstrates our ability to develop, produce, and deliver commercially viable vertical drama for international streaming audiences.
Vertical storytelling built for retention
We know that successful vertical drama depends on far more than short episodes. Audience retention is driven by pacing, emotional escalation, cliffhanger architecture, and mobile-first story design. Our approach focuses on creating addictive episode flow that keeps viewers emotionally invested and progressing through the series.
Vertical storytelling built for retention
We know that successful vertical drama depends on far more than short episodes. Audience retention is driven by pacing, emotional escalation, cliffhanger architecture, and mobile-first story design. Our approach focuses on creating addictive episode flow that keeps viewers emotionally invested and progressing through the series.
We are your efficient end-to-end production partner
From creative development and scripting through to filming, editing, VFX, music, and final delivery; we manage the entire vertical drama pipeline in-house. Our lean senior crew structure allows us to maintain strong production value while operating far more flexibly and cost-effectively than traditional television production.
We are your efficient end-to-end production partner
From creative development and scripting through to filming, editing, VFX, music, and final delivery; we manage the entire vertical drama pipeline in-house. Our lean senior crew structure allows us to maintain strong production value while operating far more flexibly and cost-effectively than traditional television production.
UK-based Vertical Drama production with international appeal
From our base in Shoreham-by-sea (near Brighton) on the South Coast of England – known as ‘Hollywood by the Sea’ – we have easy access to beaches, marinas, a river, rolling hills and countryside, as well as the bright lights and cityscapes of Brighton and London. Producing locally, in the UK allows us to keep production costs lower while still delivering strong acting, cinematic visuals, and high-quality storytelling for international audiences. So if you’re a US based platform, get in touch.
UK-based Vertical Drama production with international appeal
From our base in Shoreham-by-sea (near Brighton) on the South Coast of England – known as ‘Hollywood by the Sea’ – we have easy access to beaches, marinas, a river, rolling hills and countryside, as well as the bright lights and cityscapes of Brighton and London. Producing locally, in the UK allows us to keep production costs lower while still delivering strong acting, cinematic visuals, and high-quality storytelling for international audiences. So if you’re a US based platform, get in touch.
How do you stand out in a rapidly expanding market?
Are you struggling to find more distinctive vertical drama stories? We combine the romance, emotional hooks, and addictive cliffhangers audiences expect from the format with bigger, tension-driven stories built around suspense, mystery, emotional conflict, and layered character dynamics.
Romance is still a key part of the experience, but it exists within a more cinematic, high-stakes world designed to keep viewers emotionally invested and coming back episode after episode.
How do you stand out in a rapidly expanding market?
Are you struggling to find more distinctive vertical drama stories? We combine the romance, emotional hooks, and addictive cliffhangers audiences expect from the format with bigger, tension-driven stories built around suspense, mystery, emotional conflict, and layered character dynamics.
Romance is still a key part of the experience, but it exists within a more cinematic, high-stakes world designed to keep viewers emotionally invested and coming back episode after episode.
It all starts with a killer vertical drama script
Vertical drama requires a completely different storytelling rhythm from traditional television or feature films. We develop concepts and scripts specifically for mobile-first viewing behaviour, combining fast escalation, emotionally driven cliffhangers, and compressed episode structure designed to sustain momentum across 40–60 episode arcs.
It all starts with a killer vertical drama script
Vertical drama requires a completely different storytelling rhythm from traditional television or feature films. We develop concepts and scripts specifically for mobile-first viewing behaviour, combining fast escalation, emotionally driven cliffhangers, and compressed episode structure designed to sustain momentum across 40–60 episode arcs.
Wife & husband creative duo
Media Brighton’s vertical drama projects are led by wife-and-husband creative team Annelies and Ben Simon, combining backgrounds in filmmaking, commercials, music videos, music production & songwriting, creative direction, performance, and commercial content production.
Together, we oversee concept development, scripting, directing, production, casting, camera, post-production, music supervision, VFX, and delivery — creating a highly collaborative and flexible production model designed specifically for vertical drama.
We also work with a small network of experienced crew and collaborators we’ve built up over years of productions, allowing us to scale productions while maintaining a hands-on creative approach throughout the process.
We’d love to hear from you.
Vertical micro drama production FAQ’s
What is vertical drama?
Vertical drama is a mobile-first storytelling format designed for viewing on smartphones in portrait orientation. Episodes are typically 1–2 minutes long and use fast-paced storytelling, emotional hooks and cliffhangers to keep audiences engaged and encourage binge-watching.
How much does vertical drama production cost?
Most professionally produced vertical drama series in the UK cost between £85,000 and £185,000 per season, depending on the number of episodes, cast size, locations, and overall production complexity.
How many episodes should a vertical drama series have?
Most vertical drama series consist of 50 to 100 episodes, with each episode typically lasting 60-90 seconds. The ideal episode count depends on the platform, target audience, story structure & budget.
Can you develop scripts as well as produce them?
Yes. We offer a complete development-to-delivery service, including concept development, scriptwriting, story editing, production planning, filming, editing, VFX and final delivery. Having developed and produced our own successful vertical drama series, we understand how to structure stories specifically for mobile-first audiences.
How much does vertical drama production cost?
Yes. We have experience working with international vertical drama platforms and understand the requirements of producing content for global audiences. We can collaborate remotely throughout development and production, providing a UK-based production solution for overseas clients.
Can you produce vertical dramas in the UK for international audiences?
Yes. We produce premium vertical drama series in the UK for streaming platforms and audiences worldwide, combining strong storytelling, experienced talent and efficient production workflows.
Let’s make a vertical drama
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Ben 07766 306310
Annelies 07789 712314
Email us: info@mediabrighton.com
Media Brighton is a Brighton-based video production partner that helps you engage customers, build trust and drive sales. We create eye-catching adverts, case-study videos, product demos, event coverage and social content that prime your customers to buy and make your brand unforgettable. Our agile team bolts seamlessly into your workflow, delivering high-quality creative video without the overheads of a large agency.
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