UpStream Media partners with Middlechild Productions on digital-first originals

Tinopolis-owned UpStream Media is teaming up with Brighton-based indie Middlechild to create original, digital-first content for YouTube.

David Sumnall

The new slate will feature a mix of standalone specials and mini-series which will air across UpStream Media’s network of YouTube channels – initially OMG Stories, Filth, and Origin.

The originals will explore a range of subjects, including the realities faced by people rebuilding their lives post-incarceration; the resilience of young mothers navigating financial hardship; and the hidden waste that lies beneath Britain’s waterways.

With around 1.5 million subscribers across OMG Stories, Filth, and Origin, UpStream Media continues to grow its reach and impact by bringing unique, real-life stories to digital audiences.

David Sumnall, CEO & founder at Middlechild, said: “Every production company understands that YouTube and social media channels are playing a significant role in the future of our industry, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of that. We can’t think of anyone better to partner with than Nick, Joe and the brilliant team at UpStream Media. They’ve built up a huge audience for their content and we feel very privileged to be the ones chosen to build on that success with these brand-new originals.”

Full episodes will be available on YouTube and Spotify and will be accessible to audiences worldwide.