Aby is a single platform that brings three core experiences under a single account: Watch (discover and stream animation), Community (rate, comment and collaborate), and Create (tools to develop ideas into episodic series). By combining discovery, social feedback and production tools, Aby makes it easier for creators to find audiences and for viewers to help shape the next generation of animated storytelling.

The three pillars of Aby

Watch — Discover and stream animation

Aby Watch is the front-facing discovery and playback experience. Anyone can browse and stream short-form and episodic animation to discover new work. Aby emphasizes curated discovery: editorial picks, community-driven highlights, and structured episode pages that make it simple to find and follow creators and series. Aby also offers a premium hosting experience, Aby Stream, for ad-free playback and higher-quality distribution.

Community — Engage, rate and shape creative work

The Community is where creators and viewers meet. Registered users can rate content, leave constructive comments, follow filmmakers and publish ideas. Community interactions power Aby’s discovery pipeline: ratings, comments and engagement help surface promising concepts and show creators which ideas resonate most with audiences. Community is also the place to test early work, gather feedback and recruit collaborators.

Create — From idea to series with Plot Thickener

Aby’s Create tools, including the Plot Thickener workflow, let teams shape an idea into a production-ready series. Plot Thickener consolidates story outlines, storyboards, episode templates and collaboration features into one workspace so creators can iterate, manage assets and publish directly to the Community or Watch. This integration reduces friction between concept development and audience testing.

How Aby helps creators and viewers

For creators: Aby provides a continuous path from concept to audience. Publish a concept in Community, use feedback to refine the idea, develop episodes with Plot Thickener, and publish episodes to Watch or Aby Stream for broader distribution. This single-account model keeps a creator’s identity, assets and analytics connected across the platform.

For viewers: Aby offers a discovery-first experience that surfaces original animation through community signals and editorial curation. The platform balances free discovery with premium viewing so audiences can explore widely and upgrade for an ad-free, premium experience when they want it.

How community signals lead to long-form shows

Aby is designed to route community activity—ratings, comments, watch time and editorial review—into a discovery funnel. High-engagement concepts are prioritized for development. When a concept demonstrates audience traction and production readiness, creators can advance it in Plot Thickener, refine production materials and be considered for feature placement or Aby Stream hosting. This model encourages creators to test and refine in public and rewards audience-validated ideas.

Getting started — What new users should know

Browse first. Anyone can explore Watch and Community without signing up.
Sign up to participate. Create an account to rate, comment, follow creators and publish your own concepts.
Creators: Begin by posting early ideas to Community to gather feedback; move into Plot Thickener as you prepare episodes for distribution.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account to use Aby?
No. You can browse Aby without signing up, but accounts are required to rate, comment, follow creators and publish content.

How does a community idea become a show?
Ideas that earn strong engagement and demonstrate production readiness can be developed in Plot Thickener and considered for editorial promotion or Aby Stream hosting.

Where can I get support?
Visit the Help center or the creator support page for documentation on uploads, troubleshooting and editorial policies.