Kelly Luegenbiehl, Jon Koa and Onur Güvenatam have joined forces to launch Shorties Studios, a new global production company with a bold vision to redefine the future of storytelling.
With operations spanning Los Angeles, London and Istanbul, the heart of Shorties Studios’ mission is to produce commercial mobile-first short-form vertical video series for entertainment fans all around the world.
The studio will be producing for subscription streaming and social media platforms, as well as ad-supported branded content in this exciting and rapidly growing new medium.
The company executives, who bring a wealth of industry experience spanning Netflix, NBC, CBS, Condé Nast and ABC, created Shorties Studios in a direct response to the evolution of media consumption. The new venture will specifically focus its efforts around direct-to-consumer content for short-form hungry audiences.
Kelly Luegenbiehl said “When I left legacy media 10 years ago to pioneer International content for Netflix, no one could have imagined the impact non-English language content would have on the world, transforming TV consumption as we know it. Today, I see that same potential with Vertical content. We want to meet audiences where they are and once again help shape the next evolution of storytelling with Vertical Premium Generated Content (PGC). Verticals are the moment!”
“With OGM Pictures, we have proven that Turkish storytelling can resonate powerfully across the world — from local sensations to global hits, reaching audiences in more than hundred countries. Today, audience behavior is shifting once again, and with Shorties Studios we are stepping confidently into that next frontier. Our ambition is to bring the same emotional depth, creative boldness, and global reach into a new format that audiences consume with every day: short-form stories crafted with premium quality.” said Onur Güvenatam.
Jon Koa added: “With Shorties, we’re building a studio focused on world-class short-form series that will live across multiple platforms and reach audiences in ways they never could before. What excites me is bringing the same discipline, thoughtfulness, and creative ambition I’ve had throughout my career into a space that’s growing at remarkable speed. Vertical storytelling, with its real- time data and analytics, gives us clear signals not only on what resonates, but also where the opportunities for virality, brand partnerships, and full 360° monetization truly live. I’ve seen how effective short-form and branded content can be, and this next chapter lets us build in that world with intention, craft, and world-class partners.”
