Streamlly Launches First-Ever Free Cinematic News App -- No Ads, No Paywall, Just Stories That Hit Like Film

TAMPA, Fla., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a breakthrough moment for news media, Streamlly today launched the first cinematic news app. This mobile-first platform transforms breaking headlines into emotionally charged cinematic short films.

Built for the generation that scrolls, not reads, Streamlly is free to watch, with no ads and no account required. It delivers daily stories, shot and edited like mini-movies — raw, human and released within hours of the news breaking.

Streamlly's vision focuses on using the power of film and entertainment to humanize headlines and reimagine how news is told.

"We're not here to compete with traditional news," said Alecia Venkataraman, Founder and CEO. "We're here to reconnect people to it — emotionally, and visually."

Streamlly can now be found everywhere — streaming on iOS, Android, and web.

The road to today's public launch began quietly. For months, Streamlly worked quietly behind the scenes producing stories, refining its voice, and releasing only a handful to the public. Those early releases garnered tens of thousands of views, with some surpassing 100,000 in just a few days.

While some news sites chase algorithms, outrage, or influence, Streamlly stays grounded in one thing: human impact. Every story reveals the lives behind the headline — their fear, resilience, and hope — backed by transparent sourcing and zero political spin.

"We don't editorialize. We don't sensationalize," Venkataraman said. "We just show what's happening with empathy and clarity."

Streamlly is now accepting story submissions from the public. Anyone from viewers to journalists can submit a story for consideration. If accepted, Streamlly's team will produce it as a cinematic short at no cost.

Streamlly also invites partnerships with traditional newsrooms. Verified stories can be adapted into cinematic shorts, with full attribution and links to original reporting.

"We're the emotional first step into deeper journalism," Venkataraman said. "We don't replace the news — we reignite interest in it."

Early response has been overwhelming, with creators, journalists, and audiences calling Streamlly a bold reimagining of how we experience the news.

About Streamlly  
Streamlly is the first free, cinematic news platform — delivering breaking stories as short films that blend speed, empathy, and storytelling. It's designed to feel like social media meets streaming: fast, emotional, and impossible to look away. No friction. Just stories that connect.

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