For Kids, By Kids

Peachtree Corners Kids web series highlights what’s happening

At the cusp of the new year, another exciting venture has made its way to Peachtree Corners. Tytan Pictures, which has been operating the city’s Instagram for a year and a half, is producing a new web series, unlike anything Peachtree Corners has seen before.

Showcase for the city

“We wanted to highlight all the amazing things happening in Peachtree Corners, but present it through the eyes of its youth,” said James Stone, producer of the Peachtree Corners Kids web series. He said the show’s creators got the idea when they realized the best way to reach kids is through social media platforms like YouTube, where the episodes are posted.

“It’s the only way to showcase this beautiful city to those who live here because every kid today is busy looking at social media, and the best way to market all the great things here is to embrace that,” he said.

The web series isn’t just for kids. Stone claims the target audience is “anywhere from 10 to 25 years old, and of course, includes a secondary audience of all the parents of the amazing kids we’re working with here on the show.”

The show’s founders were also inspired by the technological advancements that have been made in Peachtree Corners over the past couple years, like the new Curiosity Lab.

Episodes of the web series will be posted online to the Peachtree Corners Network YouTube channel. They’ll focus on places around town, school, technology and how to have fun in our great city. Stone explained that the most important thing is that “we try and keep some of the creative power in the hands of the kids who are starring in the show.”

Cast of many talents

The cast of the show is made up of kids from ages 10 to 18 who have interests ranging from sports and cooking to technology and the arts. According to Associate Producer Karli Brown, who became involved with Tytan Pictures last year, “some of the cast members have even been featured in movies and television shows.”

She said that while the level of talent is an asset to the show, it only made the audition process that much more difficult. “It seemed like everyone who came in was just an amazing actor or really gifted musically. We were really surprised at the level of talent here in Peachtree Corners, and that’s why it became so challenging to narrow it down to the 25 kids who would eventually make up the talented cast we have today.”

“It was also hard because it felt like, as the audition process went on, everyone just became more and more talented,” Stone added. “It was really a shame, at the end of the day, to have to let some of those kids go, but that’s all a part of creating something like this.”

Brown said that getting to explore Peachtree Corners while doing research for the show has been a memorable experience. “I worked as a location scout and got to go see what the city had to offer while planning out the episodes of Peachtree Corners Kids. It was amazing to be able to see what the city has going on entertainment-wise because there were just so many options.”

She also proved an asset to the production team after showing off her acting skills in the first episode. “I ended up filling in at the last minute for someone who couldn’t make it to filming that day,” Brown remembered. “It was really fun for me because I originally auditioned to be a part of Tytan as an actress, but after the web series took off, I began working more behind the scenes.”

Where it’s going

So, what’s next for the Peachtree Corners Kids web series? According to Stone, they’ll continue to create outstanding entertainment that represents our city.

“We want to keep making content that’s relevant to the people of Peachtree Corners. For example, new trends in fashion or what’s going on in health, and really just provide more opportunities to showcase the broad spectrum of talent that’s here in the city,” he said.

Brown added, “I’m really looking forward to making videos about summer life in Peachtree Corners and getting to dive into what that will look like for the kids in the city.”

Most importantly, though, Brown and Stone are hoping that, with the web series, they can make a real impact on the city and the people that live here.

“At the end of the day, for us, it’s all about not only showcasing life here to the citizens of Peachtree Corners, but also to the rest of America,” Stone explained. “We want to be able to shed some light on this amazing city and show everyone how great it is to live and work here.”

Be sure to tune into The Peachtree Corners Kids web series to keep up with all the interesting events and places in our city. For more information on the web series or to view episodes, subscribe to the Peachtree Corners Network on YouTube. You won’t want to miss it! ■