Help Shape the Future of Short-Form Entertainment
Shardz is building the marketplace that turns short-form video into a viable creative business. We're looking for advisors who see the transformation coming.
The Opportunity
A Convergence That Changes Everything
Three forces are converging at once: AI-powered creation tools are democratizing video production. Short-form content has become the dominant consumption format. And yet, there is no premium monetization layer for creators working in this space.
“The tools exist. The audience exists. The marketplace does not.”
Short-form is the dominant format, but creators cannot monetize it beyond advertising revenue. They create on platforms that own the relationship with their audience. The window for a dedicated marketplace -- one that lets creators set prices, own their catalog, and build a direct business -- is open right now.
“The window is now. First-mover advantage in premium short-form is unclaimed.”
Shardz becomes the definitive platform where short-form series are discovered, purchased, and celebrated. A marketplace built for creators who want to be paid for their craft, and viewers who want to support the content they love.
“Not another social platform. A marketplace where short-form has real value.”
Where Advisors Make Impact
Three Domains, One Mission
Entertainment & Content Strategy
Guide content curation, creator relations, genre strategy, and the viewer experience. Help us build the taste-making layer.
Define what premium short-form means
Ideal Profile
- Entertainment executives
- Content curators
- Talent managers
- Film festival programmers
Technology & Product
Shape the platform's technical roadmap -- from AI-powered discovery to creator tools to the viewing experience.
Build the best viewing and creation experience
Ideal Profile
- Product leaders from streaming/social platforms
- AI/ML experts
- Video technology specialists
- UX design directors
Business & Growth
Advise on go-to-market, creator acquisition, brand partnerships, and monetization strategy.
Scale from 0 to 1 and beyond
Ideal Profile
- Startup operators
- Marketplace strategists
- Media business executives
- Growth leaders
Cinematic Player
Vertical-first on mobile, theater mode on desktop. Signed playback with DRM-ready infrastructure.
Genre Discovery
Browse by genre across 11 categories. A curated catalog that surfaces quality, not algorithm-driven scroll.
The Social Layer
Watch parties and community engagement built into every episode. The platform creates shared experiences.
AI Creation Suite
Integrated AI tools lower the barrier to premium content. The next wave of creators won't need Hollywood budgets.
Creator Dashboard
Full-funnel analytics from first view to revenue. Creators see exactly how their audience discovers, watches, and pays.
What We Offer
Advisory Board Benefits
Direct Strategic Input
Shape product direction and strategic decisions at the highest level. Your experience informs what we build next.
Equity Participation
Advisory shares that align your success with the platform's growth. Build wealth as the marketplace scales.
Early Access & Insights
First look at platform data, market insights, and emerging trends in short-form content consumption.
Advisory Network
Join a curated network of fellow advisors spanning entertainment, technology, and business leadership.
The Platform Today
Not a Pitch Deck. A Working Product.
Shardz is a functional marketplace with genre discovery, video playback, payments, and a creator dashboard. Ready for its first wave of content and creators.
ORBITAL BREACH
Chrome Pursuit
The Last Summoner
TITAN FALL
Sandstorm Kings
Ashborn
The Business Model
Simple Economics, Real Revenue
Why Now
Three Forces Converging
AI Democratizes Creation
Production costs dropping from $50K+ to under $5K. A new generation of creators can produce cinema-quality content.
Short-Form Dominates
5.2B+ viewers consume short-form daily. The format is proven. The monetization layer is missing.
Creator Economy Gap
Creators earn $0.003/view on ad platforms. Direct sales at $4.99/season change everything.
Shardz Studio
Free creator education = higher content quality = faster growth = defensible moat. Every creator on Shardz gets access to expert-led AI filmmaking training at no cost. Better creators make better content. Better content attracts more viewers. More viewers drive more revenue. The flywheel is built into the education layer.
The best platforms are shaped by the people who see what's next.