S2E2 | Forum 25Q3 — Inside MyDrama: How Vertical Dramas, AI, and IP Are Redefining Entertainment
Description
📘 New release: Short Drama Writing 101: From Industry Logic to Social Psychology — a 36-page practical guide on short dramas. Covers audience psychology, social trends, scriptwriting methods, paywalls, and ad-driven business models.
Available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese
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In this special episode, recorded as part of the lead-up to the Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 Edition, I interviewed Bogdan Nesvit, the co-founder and co-CEO of HOLYWATER — the tech company behind MyDrama, My Passion, and My Muse. HOLYWATER’s content ecosystem now reaches over 55 million users worldwide, empowering creators to produce high-quality stories, series, and books, distribute them to global audiences, and shape a new era of content.
In our conversation, Bogdan shares his insights on building an AI-first entertainment platform, integrating exclusive book IPs, interactive storytelling, and vertical streaming. We also discuss how MyDrama leverages data-driven IP testing, AI-powered video production, and innovative marketing strategies to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving short drama industry.
Key topics covered:
· Connecting books, IPs, and vertical video streaming
· AI’s role in content creation and scaling production
· Differences between short dramas and vertical video series
· How dopamine-driven storytelling hooks Gen Z
· Future monetization: subscriptions, IAPs, and ads
· Insights into global competition and MyDrama’s edge
Whether you’re a creator, investor, or just curious about the vertical drama boom, this episode offers an insider’s view on where entertainment is heading.