Issa Rae‘s Hoorae Media launched a micro-drama series on TikTok a few weeks back. With 27 episodes and over 20 million views, it has been well received.
Through a content partnership with TikTok, ‘Screen Time’ is created with today’s viewing habits in mind as quick mobile storytelling competes with all kinds of content to grab the attention of the audience. Issa Rae is the creator and producer.
‘Screen Time’ dives into the secrets between two couples, unraveling a story of digital exposure. A mysterious blackmailer holds all their private information and threatens to reveal everything unless they follow certain instructions.
As trust breaks, suspicion grows and buried truths come to light, ‘Screen Time’ delivers a gripping suspense-filled experience.
ABOUT VERTICAL DRAMAS:
**They are very short. Mostly 30 seconds – 5 minutes for each episode. Produced vertically for mobile consumption.
**They are serialized stories with dramatic and sometimes rage bait plot to keep viewers’ interest.
**There are plot twists every minute to sustain attention.
**There’s no time for slow burn. Plot and characters are built quickly. It’s fast-paced and engaging.
