Dekkoo

{{Short description|Streaming service}}

Dekkoo is a Philadelphia-based subscription streaming service with a focus on LGBT+ related content, particularly by and for gay men. It features a mixture of programs from other sources and original content,{{Cite journal|last=Amorosi|first=A.D.|date=27 July 2017|title=Dekkoo, a new gay-focused TV/film streaming service, launches in Philly|url=https://philly.metro.us/dekkoo-a-new-gay-focused-tv-film-streaming-service-launches-in-philly/|journal=Metro|accessdate=23 June 2020}}{{Cite web|date=2020-02-06|title=Trailer drops for new Dekkoo series exploring interconnected LGBTQ lives|url=https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/02/06/trailer-drops-for-new-dekkoo-series-exploring-interconnected-lgbtq-lives/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Washington Blade: Gay News, Politics, LGBT Rights|language=en-US}} and derives its income from subscription fees rather than advertising.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-28|title=Can a Niche Streaming Service Survive the Streaming Wars?|url=https://dot.la/niche-streaming-services-2646401314/particle-2|access-date=2021-01-03|website=dot.LA|language=en}} It is available on streaming devices such as Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire.{{Cite web|last=NewsWatch|date=2019-06-17|title=Dekkoo is Providing Inclusive Streaming {{!}} Newswatch Review|url=https://newswatchtv.com/2019/06/17/dekkoo-newswatch-review/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=NewsWatchTV|language=en-US}}

The service was co-founded in 2015 by Derek Curl and Brian Sokel.{{Cite journal|last=Schwartz|first=David H.|date=24 October 2017|title=Dekkoo: Video Entertainment for Gay Audiences|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dekkoo-video-entertainment-for-gay-audiences_b_59ef9d39e4b04809c05011ca|journal=HuffPost|accessdate=3 January 2021}} The launch followed the 2014 acquisition of TLA Entertainment Group in 2014. {{cite web | url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/television/philly-based-streaming-services-niche-serving-the-g-in-lgbt-20170617.html | title=Philly-based streaming service's niche: Serving the G in LGBT | date=17 June 2017 }}

According to Sokel, the name is based on a Hindi slang word, "dekka", which he said means "take a glance at something" and they thought the name "Dekkoo just sounded cuter."{{cite web | url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/television/philly-based-streaming-services-niche-serving-the-g-in-lgbt-20170617.html | title=Philly-based streaming service's niche: Serving the G in LGBT | date=17 June 2017 }}

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the company launched a short-film contest.{{Cite web|last=Cashman|first=Remy|date=2020-05-07|title=DEKKOO Launches Queer Short Film Contest Amid COVID-19 Pandemic|url=https://www.horrorbuzz.com/2020/05/06/dekkoo-launches-queer-short-film-contest-amid-covid-19-pandemic/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=HorrorBuzz|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Online Extra: Dekkoo Queer Short Film Competition|url=https://www.ebar.com/arts_&_culture/movies//291833|access-date=2021-01-03|website=The Bay Area Reporter / B.A.R. Inc.|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-05-06|title=Dekkoo invites submissions for $10,000 'Love and Distance' short film competition|url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2020/05/06/dekkoo-invites-submissions-for-10000-love-and-distance-short-film-competition/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Los Angeles Blade|language=en-US}}