Mansa Studios Partnered With Macro Television
The two studios have formed a joint venture to develop and produce vertical-format television series.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Television
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Mansa Studios and Macro Television Studios have announced a new partnership to co-develop, finance, and produce vertical series. Both companies will share ownership of the intellectual property generated through this collaboration.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to leverage the respective strengths of both studios, combining the vertical format expertise of Mansa Studios with the established production capabilities of Macro Television Studios.
Macro Television Studios, founded in 2015, has a production history that includes projects such as Raising Dion, Gentefied, and Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur.
The players
Mansa Studios
This studio was co-founded by actors David Oyelowo and Nate Parker to emphasize vertical format content.
Macro Television Studios
Founded by Charles D. King, this company is a multi-platform media entity that has produced acclaimed series like Raising Dion.
The details
The collaboration unites Mansa Studios, co-founded by David Oyelowo and Nate Parker, with Charles D. King's Macro Television Studios. Macro recently expanded its media footprint by acquiring the streaming service Allblk from AMC Global Media.
Timeline
Macro Television Studios was founded in 2015.
The partnership was officially announced on September 21, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The move toward vertical series follows the industry shift seen with the rise of mobile-first vertical video streaming platforms. This partnership formalizes a move by traditional production houses into the mobile-first vertical video market.
Viewers can expect a new slate of short-form, vertical content designed specifically for mobile consumption. This partnership signals that major production studios are increasingly prioritizing mobile-friendly formats for future streaming distributions.
The takeaway
As mobile viewing habits continue to evolve, production studios are shifting their focus toward native vertical formats to capture younger audiences. Audiences should prepare for more high-production short-form content designed to be viewed primarily on smartphones.
Further reading
For more on the changing landscape of digital content, see our Television section.
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