Microhouse Films is a filmmaker-driven production company launched by actor Taye Diggs in partnership with producers Autumn Federici, Shelby Stone, James Black, and actor and former football player Troy Brookins. The company focuses on the rapidly growing vertical drama industry, creating opportunities for filmmakers and storytellers to explore innovative formats and connect with audiences through short-form, mobile-first storytelling.

Founded at a time when vertical dramas are gaining momentum worldwide, Microhouse Films aims to build a sustainable production model that supports creative talent and empowers storytellers to thrive in the evolving entertainment landscape.

The company’s projects include Tides of Temptation, a Microdrama starring Swag Boy Q, developed as an offshoot of the Lifetime movie Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise With You, which stars Taye Diggs. The project brings together Diggs, Troy Brookins, Shelby Stone, and Autumn Federici, reflecting the team’s shared commitment to developing engaging stories for the emerging vertical entertainment market.

Driven by a passion for storytelling, creative collaboration, and filmmaker empowerment, Microhouse Films is positioning itself within the next generation of entertainment production, championing fresh approaches to storytelling while creating new possibilities for creators and audiences alike.