The mobile ‘Read-Watch’ digital entertainment experience combines animation, audio, and text into rich, dynamic narrative for adults.
The Storiaverse, a new “Read-Watch” app, is now available on iOS and Android. The multi-sensory experience combines reading, animation, and audio, introducing a new way for adults to enjoy content digitally. The combined animation, audio, and text created by writers and animators offers a rich and dynamic narrative experience.
The content currently spans fandom genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, comedy, and others. Each animation artist has the creative freedom to interpret and animate stories in their distinctive style via a variety of formats, from traditional 2D to 3D. This approach enriches the storytelling landscape with diverse perspectives and techniques.
Storiaverse is working with leading book publisher HarperCollins Publishers to adapt some of the publisher’s titles into the Storiaverse read-watch format, merging the world of literature and digital storytelling. The platform’s content library will gain a diverse selection of unique and recognizable content.
The company has partnered with King Science, an independent animator with 13 million followers on TikTok, to feature the popular cartoon version of himself in an exclusive Storiaverse story, launching soon. Authored and animated by King Science creator Science Akbar, the read-watch story extends his character’s adventures into a longer, more immersive format, elevating the experience for his audience.
Storiaverse will further diversify its content library with similar partnerships, giving creators access to new content distribution channels and monetization streams.
“As an independent animator, I'm eager to captivate audiences in new ways and explore creating longer-form animation content that gets into the heart of storytelling; and Storiaverse offers that opportunity,” said Akbar. “It has been so fun to write and animate my own story for the unique read-watch format and I can’t wait for my fans to dive into this immersive experience. What truly resonates with me is the platform's easy-to-work-with team and the creative freedom to champion my ideas. I think Storiaverse will make a positive impact on the animation community and give fans a totally new way to experience storytelling. I'm excited to launch my story in the app soon!”
Writers can submit unpublished or previously published stories for consideration or collaborate with Storiaverse on entirely new, original narratives. Once a story is selected, Storiaverse pairs the author with a skilled animator from its network, ensuring a perfect match that brings the narrative to life. This unique collaboration gives writers the chance to elevate their writing beyond traditional mediums and transform them into captivating visual experiences with animators dedicated to creating detailed storyboards, immersive environments, and dynamic characters.
“The popularity of graphic novels and shows like Love, Death + Robots demonstrate the changing creative landscape and increasing demand for animation among digital natives in adulthood,” said Storiaverse co-founder and chief content officer Agnes Kozera. “We are thrilled to merge animation with exceptional writing to allow writers and animators to unleash their creativity and go beyond the usual boundaries of storytelling solely for younger audiences in traditional formats.”
Writers can submit stories at Storiaverse.com/for-writers. Animators can apply at Storiaverse.com/for-animators.
Visit Storiaverse.com for more information.
Source: Storiaverse
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
