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Vertical series page

Letter from Tomorrow: a short vertical micro-drama, shown on a phone-first player, as the public proof that 2u.tv's subdomain engine works.

Show the player, test six pilot episodes with real viewers, then open the same player to other makers. Spend real money only once the pilot is shown to hold an audience.

by Grant Burrows
0 of 6 steps done
  1. Step 1Next action

    Show the player

    Keep micromovie.2u.tv live as the public proof. Make a stronger opening for Letter from Tomorrow, one shot at a time, keeping Mara's face consistent.

  2. Step 2Next action

    Make six pilot episodes

    Expand the two finished films into six episodes of about 90 seconds each, with an ending that keeps the letter's rules.

  3. Step 3Next action

    Test with strangers

    Check whether someone new understands the story and wants Episode 2. Try Filipino subtitles, then a short Bahasa Indonesia subtitle test.

  4. Step 4Next action

    Open Make for series pages

    Let one maker who isn't Grant create a subdomain and upload their own vertical film to the same player, with no help.

  5. Step 5Next action

    Start World TV as a directory

    List 50 stations, each with a source, country, language and a yes/no on whether playback is allowed. Link out; don't re-host.

  6. Step 6Next action

    Switch on payments

    Only once free viewers are finishing the opening episodes: an ad break for people who won't pay and a coin unlock for people who want the next episode now. Keep the free opening.