Dan Löwenstein Set to Direct UK Microdrama With Night Train Media and Spirit Studios; Tallinn Panel Highlights Vertical Storytelling Boom
British director Dan Löwenstein, renowned for vertical dramas like ReelShort’s Pride and Prejudice, is set to direct and produce a new UK-made microdrama in development with Night Train Media and Spirit Studios. The untitled project continues Löwenstein’s exploration of vertical storytelling, delivering compact, mobile-friendly drama for contemporary audiences. Eccho Rights and Night Train executive Sarah Postlethwaite confirmed the initiative during a Tallinn panel, underscoring a rising appetite for UK microdrama on international platforms. This collaboration leverages Night Train Media’s distribution strengths and Spirit Studios’ development capabilities to bring a bold, concise drama to a global audience. Additional details, including casting and release timelines, will be announced as the project progresses. The move signals a broader industry shift toward efficient, vertically formatted storytelling and the growing appeal of UK-produced microdramas in the fast-moving streaming landscape.