goby tv is a studio-free streaming network for people who love stories and want to know the people behind them. We're a for artists, by artists company built because we felt something was missing from modern entertainment: actual human connection.
We love short films and short-form series, but finding great ones online can be a nightmare. Too often they're buried under algorithms, endless scrolling, and internet slop. Meanwhile, some of the most creative people on the planet are making incredible work that never gets the attention it deserves. goby tv exists to give those stories a home.
We're also not trying to steal your entire day. Honestly, we're not afraid to tell you to put down your phone and go touch grass. We built goby tv for people who are busy but still want to laugh, cry, feel something, and discover something new. Maybe you have ten minutes. Maybe you have an hour. Either way, we've got you covered.
Instead of throwing thousands of titles at you and hoping for the best, we use Mood Mixes. Think of them like old-school mixtapes, carefully put together around the mood you're in or the mood you're looking for.
We work with filmmakers, artists, and curators from around the world to find bold new voices, often years before the rest of the industry catches on. We're also big believers in creative communities, which is why we highlight where stories come from and let you explore by country, region, and even individual cities.
Want to go deeper? Join our Deep Divers program. Deep Divers are our most engaged viewers, the people who don't just watch stories, they want to understand the artists and communities behind them. Joining is free. Just request a Deep Divers link and you're in.
As a Deep Diver, you'll be able to save favorites, create playlists, and add upcoming premieres and launches directly to your calendar, making it easier to keep track of the stories and artists you love.
You'll also have the opportunity to qualify for Goby Social (coming July 2026), our private social platform built exclusively for Goby artists and dedicated fans of studio-free storytelling. To qualify, you'll need to log at least 7 hours exploring goby tv, follow us on at least two of our social channels, and actually participate in the conversation.
That's it. A few hours of great stories, a little engagement, and you'll earn access to the coolest studio-free storytelling community on the planet.
Why the requirements? Simple. Goby Social isn't meant for everyone. It's designed for people who genuinely care about independent film, art, and the creative process. Think of it as a vetting process that helps us build a community of people who are there because they love the work, not because an algorithm put it in front of them.
Best of all, Deep Divers, Goby Social, playlists, favorites, and calendar reminders are completely free.
And if you've ever watched something and thought, "I could come up with a better idea than that," check out The Wide Net. It's our open competition where anyone can submit an idea. Depending on what you submit either our judges or an online audience decides what gets made. Whatever idea wins, we'll make it.
At the end of the day, goby tv is for people who are tired of being fed the same thing over and over again and for artists who still believe stories should be made by people, not algorithms.