Storyby brings stories to life through streaming and reading experiences
Storyby is an entertainment tech company that transforms novels into short film series. Storyby is dedicated to transforming the way in which stories are told in the digital age, offering new opportunities for collaboration and creative expression. Integrating AI and real-time feedback, Storyby helps authors reach global audiences and provides production partners with fresh, high-quality content.
By adapting captivating novels from its flagship product AlphaNovel into bite-sized film series for DramaShorts, Storyby frames the future of entertainment to meet the needs of modern audiences. The dedication to high-quality content and high-performance AI-driven production has garnered Storyby a user base of 10 million viewers and readers. This number is expected to grow, as the company aims for new content formats and audiences.
A new era in content consumption
In 2025, the desire for vertical film series will continue to rise. As shrinking attention span is becoming a habit of the modern generation, viewers often look for quick, easily accessible entertainment that fits smoothly into their demanding lifestyles. This trend, led by platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, changes the way in which consumers interact with media.
Storyby is right at the front of this movement, embracing the concept of bite-sized content and combining it with original, high-quality storytelling to create a unique viewing experience.
Reel format films will become even more popular in 2025 as consumers increasingly prefer quick access to content that anyone can view easily at any time and on any device. This shift toward quick, accessible stories isn’t only a short-term trend, but a fundamental change in content consumption. Storyby has positioned itself to cater to this demand, offering video adaptations of novels through the mobile streaming platform DramaShorts.
Artem Kutukov, Co-founder & CEO of Storyby
Growth and Market Impact
Storyby shows significant growth and international reach via its product ecosystem:
- AlphaNovel: Over 25,000 authors and 20,000 published books globally.
- DramaShorts: More than 5 million monthly active users (MAU) worldwide, with 30+ exclusive series and 200+ additional series set for release in 2025.
This growth is directly linked to the increasing global demand for quick, digestible content. Storyby makes a statement on the market by offering high-quality, original content derived from novels, allowing for deeper, more engaging storytelling than the often formulaic melodramas seen on other short-form platforms.
Storyby’s impressive growth aligns with the dramatic market dynamics of the vertical films apps. In Q1 2024, short drama apps were installed nearly 37 million times, up 992% from 3.4 million in Q1 2023. With a 21% CAGR, the market is projected to reach $5.63B by 2036.
Storyby capitalizes on this demand through a unique process, combining original stories with state-of-the-art video production.
Storyby: pushing the limits of what short-series dramas can offer
Storyby is a comprehensive tech entertainment ecosystem built to encourage creativity, support new authors, and produce content that viewers and readers desire. Storyby is set to become a key player in the world of digital entertainment, bringing solutions to common challenges in the industry, such as content saturation and the demand for originality. Storyby goes beyond the industry’s typical romantic drama format, exploring new genres, embracing bold script writing ideas, and reaching a broader audience.
We know the market dynamics and we’re always ahead of the curve when it comes to trends. We understand what drives success in the short-form video space and are ready to work with video production partners who share our vision. By combining AI and real-time user feedback, Storyby finds and identifies best-selling novels and converts them into appealing DramaShorts series. This unique approach helps authors reach global audiences and provides a time- and cost-effective way to produce high-quality, original content for a wide range of viewers.
Leo Ovdiienko, Co-founder and CОO of Storyby
A tech-driven ecosystem of captivating content
Storyby’s suite of products connects authors, readers, and viewers through an innovative ecosystem, consisting of four products:
AlphaNovel: A web and mobile-based marketplace with over 25,000 authors and 20,000 published books, AlphaNovel enables authors to publish and distribute their works while offering readers access to fantasy and romance genres.
DramaShorts: Available on iOS and Android, it is a vertical films platform where top-selling novels from AlphaNovel are adapted into high-quality, short-form movies. With 30+ exclusive movies already on the platform and over 200+ more planned for 2025, DramaShorts is to become a significant global short-form films market player.
Readsy: A mobile app that offers best-selling novels in digital format and breathes life into compelling stories through a compact, segmented reading experience. Available on Android and iOS, Readsy has a varied and growing user base, giving readers memorable plots and emotional depth.
AlphaNovel Writer: Web and mobile platform providing authors with the tools to create and distribute their stories via AlphaNovel app. The platform supports amateur writers throughout the end-to-end publishing journey, handling tasks like royalty payments and contracts, leaving space for creative expression and storytelling flow.
Collaborate with us!
Storyby is always looking for new partners to join forces on video production, whether you’re a video production company, studio, or independent filmmaker. Our model is customized for teamwork and cooperation, using the power of AI to locate and tease out the best stories while presenting a platform to bring them to life. By partnering with Storyby you are introduced to a global audience, cutting-edge tech, and a commitment to producing high-quality, appealing content.
We want to create long-term relationships with our partners, offering them a space to showcase their talent and tell powerful stories. We believe in the power of storytelling to connect people emotionally and intellectually. Our mission is to create content that resonates deeply with audiences and leaves a lasting impact.
Leo Ovdiienko, Co-founder and CEO of Storyby
Why partner with Storyby for video production?
- Focus on high-quality content: while the market leans towards easy-to-produce snackable content, Storyby prioritizes the quality of content in a variety of genres and formats. Our content provides deeper character arcs, non-typical storylines, and well-written dialogues, building a deeper emotional connection with the audience.
- Smart leverage of AI to bolster creativity: while human creativity plays a crucial role in content creation, we engage AI for insights about viewers’ behaviour, preferences and changing habits. This guarantees that we deliver what the viewer expects, encouraging them to stay with us for more content.
- High-performance in content production: By using AI in the production process, we ensure the consistency and high-speed production process with no gap in the quality of content.
Storyby’s future in the entertainment niche
Storyby’s imaginative perspective on content production is shaking up the way in which content is consumed. By focusing on bite-sized video series adapted from original novels, Storyby is filling the desire of modern viewers who want quick, accessible content without giving up quality. Pledged to creating connections, pioneering tech, and providing top-notch storytelling, Storyby is geared up for success as it continues to build and grow its massive library. Join us in bringing forth the future of entertainment, one short series at a time!
About Storyby:
Storyby is a growing entertainment tech company that offers an environment for producing high-quality content geared towards modern audiences. AlphaNovel, DramaShorts, and Readsy are each designed to connect creators with global audiences. With 10 million users worldwide, Storyby is at the forefront of the digital storytelling revolution.
Follow Artem Kutukov and Leo Ovdiienko on LinkedIn to learn more about the company’s vision and upcoming projects.
To discuss potential partnership, reach out to partnership@storyby.tech