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An Independent Scripted Series

The Tunnel TV — a story shot on the streets of LA.

The Tunnel TV is an independent scripted series written and directed by Los Angeles filmmaker Devin Lockett. Watch the episodes, read the director's notes behind every scene, and answer our open casting calls. Real characters. Real neighborhoods. Independent storytelling from the ground up.

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Roles Open for Casting
LA
Shot on Location
Indie
Written & Directed by Devin Lockett

Watch the series. Follow the production.

Stream the episodes of The Tunnel TV, read the director's notes behind each scene, and see who we're casting next. Independent scripted storytelling, made in Los Angeles.

Episode 1

Where it begins. The opening chapter of The Tunnel TV, introducing the world and the characters at the heart of the story.

Episode 2

The story deepens. Now streaming, complete with a full set of director's notes on the choices behind every scene.

Director's Notes

Devin Lockett breaks down the writing, blocking, and camera work scene by scene — the craft behind an independent production.

Open Casting Calls

We're casting the Leading Lady, the Professor, the Gang Leader, and the Newscaster. Actors are invited to submit for upcoming episodes.

Crew & Credentials

Production professionals — camera, sound, editing, and post — are welcome to submit credentials to join the crew.

Lockett Productions

An independent film and media brand out of Los Angeles, telling character-driven stories on a fiercely independent budget.

Director's Notes

Devin Lockett on the making of The Tunnel TV — the craft, the choices, and the economics of independent scripted production.

Director's Note

Writing The Tunnel TV: Building a World One Scene at a Time

Devin Lockett on the origins of the series — the characters, the setting, and the decision to shoot an independent scripted drama on the streets of Los Angeles.

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Episode 2 Is Live — With a Full Set of Director's Notes

The second chapter of The Tunnel TV is now available to watch, paired with a scene-by-scene breakdown of the choices behind the frame.

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Casting Call

Now Casting: Leading Lady, Professor, Gang Leader & Newscaster

The Tunnel TV is casting four key roles for upcoming episodes. Actors and production crew are invited to submit credentials to join the project.

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Join the cast. Join the crew.

The Tunnel TV is casting the Leading Lady, Professor, Gang Leader, and Newscaster for upcoming episodes. Actors and production professionals — camera, sound, editing, and post — are invited to submit their credentials and reels to Devin Lockett's production team.

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Why independent series matter in 2026

The distribution landscape has shifted in favor of independent storytellers like The Tunnel TV.

Free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) has become one of the fastest-growing corners of the streaming world. Total hours watched on FAST services reached 1.8 billion in August 2025, up 43% year over year, and as of mid-2025 nearly 1,870 FAST channels were operating across 21 countries. For a scripted, character-driven production shot on the streets of Los Angeles, that growth means more ways than ever to reach an audience without a traditional studio gatekeeper.

Analysts note that FAST platforms are increasingly partnering with independent creators to feature fresh, authentic voices alongside traditional studio content — with roughly 25% of global FAST viewing now coming from channels launched after December 2023. The Tunnel TV is built for exactly this moment: independent, made in LA, and produced on a fiercely independent budget.

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