Specialized genre studios.Coordinated at scale.One partner.
aspectNINE consolidates specialized genre studios into a coordinated structure designed to deliver vertical micro-drama across multiple high-demand audience segments. We bring together distinct creative communities, each with its own expertise, IP access, and production infrastructure, aligned through a single commercial relationship.
A new kind of content group
Vertical-First Production
Every studio within aspectNINE is built specifically for the vertical format — not adapted from horizontal workflows.
Genre Specialization
Each label operates with deep genre expertise — anime, pan-hispanic drama, premium originals, and music-driven content.
Coordinated Scale
Multiple studios, one commercial relationship. aspectNINE simplifies access to diverse vertical content at volume.
Four studios. Four audiences.
Anime
Original vertical anime and manga-adjacent content for global audiences.
Pan-Hispanic
Telenovela-influenced vertical drama serving Spanish-language markets worldwide.
Premium Originals
High-production vertical drama with cinematic ambition and broad platform appeal.
Music Studio
Vertical content built around music-driven narratives and artist partnerships.
Built for the way platforms actually buy
One Relationship
Access multiple genre studios through a single point of contact. No fragmented negotiations, no duplicated onboarding.
Proven Formats
Each label specializes in formats with demonstrated audience demand — not experimental bets.
Volume Capacity
Multiple studios operating in parallel means we can deliver at the volume modern platforms require.
Genre Depth
Specialized teams mean deeper creative expertise, better IP access, and more authentic content per genre.
The team behind aspectNINE
Robert Franke
Co-FounderStrategic and commercial lead with experience spanning content acquisition, platform partnerships, and multi-market distribution.
Hank Smith
Co-FounderProduction and operations lead with deep experience in vertical format development, studio infrastructure, and genre-specific content pipelines.