Winners will receive fully funded production deals, 100% project sponsorship, and the opportunity to forge long-term partnerships for creating original content on WinZO TV.
New Delhi, 26th August 2025: WinZO, India’s largest homegrown interactive entertainment platform with 250 million global users, today announced the launch of the WinZO Short Drama Championship—the world’s first global competition dedicated to microdrama creators. The groundbreaking initiative coincides with the debut of WinZO TV, a revolutionary mobile-first microdrama platform that aims to transform how audiences consume serialized content while providing creators with unprecedented global reach.
Democratizing Storytelling on a Global Scale
The championship represents WinZO’s ambitious expansion from interactive gaming into original content creation, offering winners comprehensive production deals, 100% project sponsorship, and long-term partnerships with WinZO TV. Beyond financial support, participants gain access to WinZO’s vast 250 million-strong audience across India, the United States, and Brazil, with additional exposure opportunities at marquee international events.
Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, storytelling strength, and audience engagement metrics, ensuring both creative excellence and market viability drive the selection process. Winners will also benefit from WinZO’s commitment to showcase their content at key industry events and provide comprehensive broadcasting support.
“At WinZO, we’ve always believed that India’s cultural capital represents its greatest export opportunity,” said Paavan Nanda, Co-Founder of WinZO. “Having democratized gaming opportunities for creators, we’re now applying the same philosophy to storytelling. India possesses the talent, artistry, and scale to lead the global microdrama revolution—our role is to provide the stage, tools, and audience they need to succeed.”
WinZO TV: Redefining Mobile Entertainment
Launched on August 24, 2025, WinZO TV introduces a novel approach to digital content consumption through 1-2 minute serialized microdramas delivered across multiple languages. The platform operates on an accessible freemium model, offering first episodes free with subsequent content available for just ₹2 per episode.
The platform’s curation system prioritizes originality, user engagement, and audience ratings, creating an equitable playing field for both grassroots creators and established production studios. This approach reflects WinZO’s commitment to merit-based content discovery while maintaining broad accessibility for diverse audiences.
Strategic Pivot in India’s Evolving Digital Landscape
The launch comes as WinZO strategically expands its entertainment ecosystem following India’s recent regulatory changes in real-money gaming. The company is leveraging this transition to invest heavily in original content creation while accelerating international expansion efforts.
Through its established $50 million Creator & Developer Fund, WinZO is actively engaging India’s vibrant creative community, including independent creators, production houses, and content developers. This comprehensive approach positions the platform to capture and export the next wave of India’s digital entertainment innovation.
Building India’s Cultural Export Engine
Since its founding in 2018, WinZO has established itself as a pioneer in “Made in India for the World” content, initially through its portfolio of 100+ competitive games across 15 languages. The platform’s proven ability to scale creators and reach global audiences provides a strong foundation for its expansion into narrative content.
The Short Drama Championship represents more than a competition—it’s designed to build the world’s largest library of microdrama content sourced from diverse creators across India and internationally. By combining financial incentives with global distribution capabilities, WinZO is creating a sustainable ecosystem for creators to develop culturally rich content with worldwide appeal.
Comprehensive Creator Opportunity
The championship offers multiple pathways for creator engagement, from individual storytellers to established production companies. Winners receive not only financial support but also ongoing partnerships that can transform emerging creators into globally recognized content producers.
The initiative reflects WinZO’s broader mission to position India as a leading exporter of digital entertainment, building on the country’s rich storytelling traditions while leveraging cutting-edge distribution technology and global market insights.
Participation Information:
Partnership inquiries: partnerships@winzogames.com
Content creators and production partners can submit entries at www.winzotv.com
