Cannes – October 16, 2026 -- NetShort, a global short-drama platform available in more than 170 countries and over 17 languages, is using MIPCOM Cannes to recruit international partners for original short-drama production and distribution.
North America leads a geographically diversified audience base
The platform serves millions of viewers daily. North America is its largest market, while Europe, Japan and South Korea, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Latin America each make meaningful contributions to its business.
Audience data feeds a loop between writers and viewers
NetShort combines in-house screenwriting and production teams, external creative partnerships and audience data. Insights into pacing, characters and emotional payoffs guide development. After release, audience responses inform future productions. The company says this loop strengthens human creative judgment rather than replacing it.
Proprietary AI agents platform to open to outside creators within months
NetShort's AI agents platform supports AI-assisted story development and fully AI-generated productions. The company cites efficiency gains and more ambitious visual formats. The tool was built for internal creative teams. NetShort intends to make it available to external creators and production partners in the coming months.
Monetization is tailored to each region rather than a single global formula
NetShort offers partners a route from concept to international release through regional audience insights, localized distribution strategies and flexible monetization. Models include in-app purchases and advertising. The company adapts how stories are marketed and monetized to local audience preferences.
NetShort is seeking collaborations to develop and produce original short dramas, adapt existing IP and bring locally rooted stories to audiences across borders. Chief Financial Officer Stephen Liu said the company's philosophy, "To envision and to engage," is about empowering creative talent and connecting stories with global audiences.