LumoTV opens commissioning round that accepts deaf-led vertical drama pitches
UK streamer LumoTV opened a drama commissioning round on 5 October 2026 that accepts microdrama and vertical-drama formats. It says it aims to make the UK's first deaf vertical drama. Submissions close on 13 November 2026.
What this basis means: Disclosed by the company about itself, and not independently confirmed.
UK streamer LumoTV opened a drama commissioning round on 5 October 2026 seeking ideas built around deaf-centred storytelling and deaf characters, C21Media reported on 6 October. Microdrama and vertical-drama formats are accepted, and the company states that it aims to make "the UK's first deaf vertical drama in any genre", with comedy and action preferred for the vertical strand.
Eligibility, as reported, requires a deaf creative in a lead role as writer, co-writer or director, with sign language as the primary onscreen language. Non-signing deaf and hard-of-hearing creatives are considered case by case. The brief emphasises the UK nations and regions, naming Northern England and Wales. Other strands cover climate stories, public-domain IP and a short-film scheme.
The submission deadline is 13 November 2026. The report does not state a budget or commissioning fee.
Companies LumoTV