Short-form scripted drama is getting another polished entry, and this one is heading straight for one of New York’s most recognizable coastal playgrounds. Vertical streamer Shorts has partnered with Full Moon Artists Productions on Love in the Hamptons, a new microdrama that marks the launch of an FMAxShorts-branded slate.
The project is set to begin principal photography at the end of the month in East Hampton, New York, giving the production an authentic backdrop for a story built around romance, reinvention and high-emotion storytelling designed for mobile viewing.
Love in the Hamptons Brings Sarah Moliski’s Inspiration to Shorts
Love in the Hamptons comes from FMA’s Sarah Moliski, whose personal life inspiration is being shaped into a vertical series for the Shorts platform. While plot specifics are still being kept under wraps, the title alone points toward a glossy, relationship-driven microdrama with the kind of location appeal that can travel well on social-first and app-based streaming platforms.
The Hamptons setting gives the series instant atmosphere: summer houses, old money tension, romantic complications and a sense of escape that fits neatly into the bite-sized drama format. For viewers who have embraced quick-hit serialized stories, the project appears positioned to deliver drama in compact, phone-friendly chapters.
Why Shorts Is Betting on Vertical Microdramas
The announcement lands at a moment when vertical microdramas are moving from niche curiosity to a serious entertainment category. These shows are made to be watched on phones, often with fast pacing, cliffhangers and emotionally direct storytelling that encourages viewers to keep tapping into the next installment.
For Shorts, teaming with Full Moon Artists Productions suggests a push toward more branded, talent-led scripted content. The FMAxShorts label gives the partnership a clear identity and could become a home for similar compact dramas if Love in the Hamptons connects with audiences.
For creators, the format offers a different kind of runway. Instead of waiting for a traditional network slot or a long streaming development cycle, microdramas can move quickly, lean into audience habits and test stories in a space where mobile-first viewing is already the norm.
Filming Location and Production Timeline
Production is scheduled to start at the end of the month in East Hampton, New York. That location choice should help the series capture a real sense of place rather than relying on a generic luxury backdrop. East Hampton has long been associated with wealth, status and seasonal reinvention, all of which can fuel a romantic microdrama.
No cast list, episode count or official trailer has been announced yet. A release date has also not been confirmed, so viewers interested in the series should watch for updates from Shorts and Full Moon Artists Productions as filming gets underway.
Where to Watch Love in the Hamptons
Show: Love in the Hamptons
Where it can be watched: The series is expected to stream on Shorts, the vertical streaming platform behind the project.
When it can be watched: A premiere date has not yet been announced. Principal photography is scheduled to begin at the end of the month.
US, UK and EU availability: At the time of writing, Shorts has not confirmed specific release availability for viewers in the United States, the United Kingdom or the European Union. Availability may vary by region once the platform shares official launch details for the series.
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