The Sidemen & NFTS Partnership: A New Era For Unscripted Producers

The British YouTuber group, The Sidemen, has joined forces with the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to find and train the next generation of unscripted producers in the UK.

This exciting partnership is part of The Sidemen’s vision for the future of production, where TV, streaming, and creator-led content converge. As YouTubers who have successfully transitioned into producing unscripted series and a feature film on Netflix, The Sidemen are now sharing their expertise with emerging producers.

A Unique Opportunity For Emerging Producers

Through the NFTS x Sidemen Entertainment Unscripted Formats Programme, every student enrolled in the one-year Developing and Producing Unscripted Formats MA degree will gain hands-on experience working with the influential creator-led Sidemen Entertainment. This includes a dedicated industry day and a one-week work placement with access to digital formats and professional production.

The programme aims to give students a deeper understanding of how concepts are developed, commissioned, and delivered across platforms, as well as exposing them to the creative and editorial production decisions that shape content.

The Sidemen’s Journey To Success

The Sidemen, consisting of Simon Minter (Miniminter), Josh Bradley (Zerkaa), Tobi Brown (TBJZL), Ethan Payne (Behzinga), Vik Barn (Vikkstar123), and Harry Lewis (W2S), have amassed over 100 million subscribers across their platforms and garnered more than six billion global views. Despite the departure of Olajide Olatunji (KSI) earlier this year, the collective remains committed to pushing the boundaries of digital formats for global audiences.

This is evident in the launch of Sidemen Productions, which will see them taking a more targeted approach to digital formats. The success of their Netflix unscripted show, Inside, whose third season topped the charts in ten countries, has further solidified their position in the industry.

NFTS’s Commitment To Emerging Areas Of The Entertainment Business

The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is committed to pushing into emerging areas of the entertainment business, and this partnership with The Sidemen highlights its work to tighten its links with the creator economy and digital-first production.