As we delve into 2025, we’re seeing the continued rise of short-form content various platforms. The spotlight today is on Stage 13, a daring and original premium digital content brand that’s a division of Warner Bros. Digital Networks. This blog post will take you back to one of Stage 13’s Emmy FYC events, where they highlighted their short-form scripted and unscripted series. We’ll discuss their acclaimed series “Snatchers,” “I Love Bekka & Lucy,” and “Independent,” and how they’ve pushed the boundaries of storytelling, authenticity, and diversity in this unique format.
STAGE 13 SHOWCASES SHORT FORM SCRIPTED, UNSCRIPTED SERIES AT EMMY FYC EVENT
Creators, Cast and Producers of “Snatchers,” “I Love Bekka &; Lucy” and “Independent” Discuss Storytelling, Authenticity and Diversity in Short Form Series Event
In 2025, we remember Stage 13 hosting their 2018 Emmy FYC at NeueHouse in Hollywood, CA. The event presented three series for nomination consideration in the short-form categories.
FYC: Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series: “Snatchers”
“Snatchers” is Stage 13’s critically acclaimed premium, digital episodic horror comedy series about high schooler Sara who wakes up pregnant…with an alien baby. The series premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. The series was distributed by Verizon’s go90, and the mobile leader has greenlit season’s two and three into production.
FYC: Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series: “I Love Bekka &; Lucy”
The critically-acclaimed “I Love Bekka &; Lucy” is about best friends Bekka and Lucy who live together on a blissfully secluded block. The Stage 13 original scripted series was the first digital series to be showcased in the episodic category at SXSW 2017 and is viewable at Stage13.com.
FYC: Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series: “Independent”
“Independent” follows four of hip-hop’s most exciting independent – Futuristic, Reverie, Sean Brown, and Trinidad James – as they work to take over the music scene without the ties of a major record label. The series screened at both Series Fest and Urban World Film Festival in 2017 and is viewable on Stage13.com.
In conclusion, Stage 13’s SVP and GM Diana Mogollón introduced the event and Tubefilter’s David Bloom moderated the panel and audience Q&;A.
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