Tim Tebow Backs New Short-Form Platform for Faith and Family Stories

Lighthouse Verticals plans to launch in November with short-form, faith-based programming produced by Studio316 and Snow Story Productions. Former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will executive produce projects for the new platform, which is developing stories across romance, comedy, drama and family themes for multiple age groups. Specific titles have not yet been announced.

Studio316, founded by Tebow’s company, The Tebow Group, will collaborate with Snow Story Productions on more than 30 projects for Lighthouse Verticals. Snow Story has previously made vertical productions for the DramaShorts app as well as commercials for Sonic, HP and Bud Light. Tebow, who has spoken publicly about his evangelical Christian faith, recently served as an executive producer of the animated musical “David,” distributed in the United States by Angel in 2025. He said the new work reflects his belief that stories can influence how people view themselves, others and Jesus, adding that the team hopes to honor God through its storytelling.

The company will distribute its programming through an app that is currently in beta. Like other services in the growing microdrama field, Lighthouse Verticals intends to use brief, vertically formatted episodes designed for mobile viewing. The app is also expected to include community hubs and live discussions, allowing groups to watch and talk about series together, though the company has not provided many details about those functions. Lighthouse Verticals was co-founded by filmmaker Brent Ryan Green, an executive producer of “The Chosen” and co-producer of “The Unbreakable Boy”; Jesse Liddell, formerly an executive vice president at LD Entertainment; producer Justin Levy; and producer Scott Holroyd. Liddell, who will serve as CEO, said the platform is intended for viewers seeking emotionally engaging entertainment that aligns with their values. Edward Tommasi, an executive producer at Snow Story and co-founder of Studio316, said the partners see emerging digital formats as an opportunity to bring faith-and-family programming to an audience they believe has been underserved.

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