Abstract: An enhanced mobile video platform is shown and described. In particular, the architecture and features of the mobile video platform provides users and content providers (e.g., filmmakers, directors, etc.) with an enhanced experience. For example, pre-buffering of video content based on displayed video lists (e.g., thumbnails) provides for less user wait-time when selecting a desired video to play. Also, forcing the app to play videos in “landscape” mode provides an environment that more easily displays videos in their intended “widescreen” format, without requiring the user to properly rotate their mobile device (or worry about having the videos resort to “portrait” mode while moving their mobile device or placing it on a horizontal surface). In addition to entertainment, the enhanced mobile video platform can also be used for enhanced dissemination of business or education content to users. Other features and aspects of the enhanced mobile video platform are also described herein.