Sideway is a new streaming app where shows are presented within a simulated social network. Once the audience enters a show, they land inside a simulated social network where every profile belongs to a fictional character (portrayed by an actor) and the story is told through their interactions. The narrative is expressed via video chats, direct messages, pictures, videos, “live” streams, video diaries, and other original formats. Our first original title “Hartley” tells the story of six high school seniors navigating the post Coronavirus world, dealing with the complexity of isolation, virtual relationships, and sexual expression through social media role playing.