Vertical drama is where we started
Nightfold Pictures began with vertical drama. The six films on our homepage are cut from our own AI micro-drama series, so we know how an episode is paced, where the hook goes and how to make a viewer tap for the next one.
What we produce
- Full vertical series, written from your idea or ours
- Pilot episodes and trailers to pitch a series to platforms
- Episodes for micro-drama apps, YouTube Shorts, Reels and TikTok
- Series bibles: characters, locations, look and episode outlines
- Subtitled versions for new markets
The same characters in every episode
The hardest part of AI drama is consistency. We build a production bible before anything is generated: every character, outfit and location is locked as a reference. Each shot is made from those references, so your lead looks like the same person in episode one and episode forty.
Genres we work in
- Romance and second chances
- Revenge and family drama
- Royal, fantasy and period stories
- Thrillers and mysteries
How a series is made
Brief and concept
We start with your goal, audience and story. You get a written concept and a visual direction before anything is generated.
Script and look
A shot-by-shot script, locked characters and locations, and a style frame for every scene, so faces and worlds stay consistent.
Generate and direct
We direct each shot through leading AI video models, choosing and refining takes the way a director works on set.
Edit, motion and sound
Cutting, colour, titles and sound design in After Effects and our edit suite, with music licensed for your use.
Deliver everywhere
Masters for cinema, web and social, plus cut-downs for ads and Reels, ready to publish.
Questions clients ask
What is an AI micro-drama?
A micro-drama is a vertical series of very short episodes, usually one to three minutes each, made to be watched on a phone. In an AI micro-drama, the scenes are generated with AI video tools, while the story, direction and edit are done by people.
How many episodes can you produce?
Anything from a single pilot to a full season. We plan the number of episodes, their length and the release schedule with you in the concept stage.
Can you produce our script?
Yes. We can produce your finished script, adapt a story you already have, or write the series with you from an idea.
Which platforms do you deliver for?
We deliver 9:16 masters for micro-drama apps, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and TikTok, with titles and subtitles set to each platform's safe areas.
Do you use real actors' faces?
No. Our characters are original and created for your series. We never use a real person's likeness without their written consent.