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Shortical
Digital Platform|global
Medium|1 record|Verified 12 AUG 26
Shortical is a mobile microseries platform producing and distributing serialized vertical entertainment. Its announced slate includes Love, Lies & Frank, a talent-led drama produced under SAG-AFTRA’s Verticals Agreement.
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Last buyer verification: 12 AUG 26
Current Apparent Mandate
Producing and distributing mobile-first serialized drama, including talent-led projects made under SAG-AFTRA’s Verticals Agreement. No public submission or commissioning route has been verified.
Supporting evidence:
- TheWrap and Variety, August 12, 2026: James Franco stars in Love, Lies & Frank for Shortical; the project is among the first produced under SAG-AFTRA’s Verticals Agreement.
Mandate inferred from public evidence. Not a confirmed commissioning brief.
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Open Questions
- How large is Shortical’s commissioned slate?
- Which genres and production partners is it seeking?
- What is its monetization model?
- Is there a legitimate route for outside producers or represented projects?
Last verified: 12 AUG 26