“Together, we are creating a destination where audiences can discover compelling stories that inspire, entertain and bring communities together.”
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is joining a new streaming venture focused on faith-based entertainment, with plans to produce more than 30 original short-form series built specifically for smartphone viewers.
The project brings together Lighthouse Verticals and Studio316, a faith based production studio founded by The Tebow Group and Snow Story Productions. The companies said the first slate will feature family friendly vertical video series across multiple genres, with content designed mobile audiences, reports The Christian Post.
Tebow will serve as a executive producer for Lighthouse Verticals. The former Heisman trophy winner has previously executive-produced an animated film titled David and the 2018 movie Run the Race.
"I believe stories have the power to change how people see themselves, see others, and ultimately see Jesus," Tebow said. "We're committed to telling stories with excellence and our hope is that, ultimately, we can glorify God in the process."
According a statement provided to The Christian Post, Lighthouse Verticals will combine its mobile distribution platform with Studio316's faith-focused programming. The platform is expected to include episodic viewing, subscription options, community hubs, live discussions and referral rewards.
Lighthouse Verticals was co-founded by Brent Ryan Green, Jesse Liddell, Justin Levy and Scott Holroyd. The group has credits spanning productions including The Chosen, Friday Night Lights, Teen Wolf, I Can Only Imagine, American Underdog, Risen and Dear Evan Hansen. Green previously served as an executive producer on The Chosen.
"This audience wants to engage with the culture without compromise," Lighthouse Verticals CEO Jesse Liddell said. "They want entertainment with real emotion, real momentum and values they can trust, but they have largely been overlooked by the fastest-growing platforms in the space. Lighthouse Verticals was built for them."
Liddell added that Studio316 was a natural fit because "Tim, The Tebow Group and Snow Story share our belief that great storytelling and meaningful values are not mutually exclusive."
"Together, we are creating a destination where audiences can discover compelling stories that inspire, entertain and bring communities together," he said.
Edward Tommasi, executive producer at Snow Story Productions and co-founder of Studio316, said: "Studio316 was created from a shared belief that faith-based entertainment has long been underserved by emerging digital formats, despite the enormous size and passion of the audience," Tommasi said. "By combining Tim's passion for faith-centered storytelling, The Tebow Group's mission-driven vision, Snow Story's production expertise and Lighthouse's innovative distribution platform, we're building something that can meaningfully expand the reach of faith-and-family entertainment."
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