Next-gen indie Particle6 Productions has secured a new commission from Hearst Networks EMEA, entitled Two Sides of History. The digital-first greenlight follows the recent commission of True Crime Secrets, which involved the same partners.
Two Sides of History is a five-part digital series that brings together two people from different backgrounds who are linked to the same event from recent history. Through personal testimony and perspective, they discuss their views and reflect on how the subject has shaped their lives. At the end of each episode, there is a moment of final reflection, when the guests process what they have learned from each other.
Expected to deliver in April, the series topics are set to include the 1980s’ Miners’ Strike, with contributors from both sides, and the COVID-19 Pandemic, which will feature a frontline doctor and an anti-vaxxer. The series will be made available on Hearst Networks EMEA’s PayTV channel Sky HISTORY as well as VOD platforms, SVOD platform HISTORY Play, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.
Eline van der Velden, founder and CEO of Particle6 Productions (pictured), said: “Hearst Networks EMEA has fully embraced the power of digital and short-form programming, and as it continues to grow this part of its business, we are excited to be along for the ride as a content partner. We are immensely proud of Two Sides of History. It is a simple concept in outline, but it shows how multifaceted big historical events are and why it is important to hear different viewpoints to understand the bigger picture.”
Sam Pearson, head of short form commissioning at Hearst Networks EMEA, added: “We are delighted to greenlight this second series from Particle6 Productions. Eline and the team are smart storytellers, skilled in creating punchy narratives that grab the attention of today’s digital audiences. Two Sides of History promises to not only be compelling viewing but also a challenging and thought-provoking watch.”
Particle6 Productions is an independent content business that combines storytelling expertise with scientific creativity, data analysis and AI to deliver cost-effective, resonant and viral video across platforms. Particle6 also helps other production companies integrate AI into their businesses, on both creative and production management levels, thus ensuring they can keep outputs high and costs down.
