About Us

  1. 2008
  2. 2012
  3. 2013
  4. 2014
  5. 2016
  6. 2017
  7. 2018
  8. 2019
  9. 2020
  10. 2021
  11. 2022
  12. 2023

  1. Femi and Nicky meet

    Femi Oyeniran and Nicky Slimting Walker meet in a studio at Jetstar Records in Harlesden, NW London.

  2. It’s A Lot goes into production

    After 18 months of searching, Femi and Nicky’s first movie It’s A Lot goes into production.

  3. It’s A Lot

    October
    It’s A Lot is released.

  4. The Intent goes into production

    March
    It’s A Lot lands on Netflix in the UK

  5. The Intent

    July
    The Intent is released theatrically

    Fan Studios win UK Entertainment Awards for Best Film

  6. Fan Studio announces partnership with Island Records UK for The Intent 2

    March
    The Intent is released globally on Netflix

    November
    The Intent 2: The Come Up goes into production

    Fan Studios wins BUFF Award for Intent

  7. The Intent 2: The Come Up is released in cinemas across the UK

    Fan Studios wins Best Film at NATIONAL FILM AWARD and MVISA AWARD for Intent 2

  8. AGAINST ALL ODDS goes into production

    March
    The Intent 2: The Come Up is released on Netflix

  9. Fan Studios partners with Motown Record UK & Channel U returns

    September
    Fan Studios partners with Motown Record UK to release Against All Odds. This partnership encompassed releasing the film, a soundtrack and relaunch of legendary music TV station, CHANNEL U.

    October
    Fan Studios partners with Grime Legend D DOUBLE E to shoot five consecutive music videos.

    November
    CHANNEL U, which is programmed entirely by Fan Studios is relaunched for one evening only.

    FAN STUDIOS releases a limited edition collaborative tracksuit with BOOHOOMAN to mark the launch of Against All Odds.


  10. THE EVOLUTION OF BLACK BRITISH MUSIC

    November
    Fan Studios goes into production on documentary The Evolution of British Black Music

  11. Fan Studios becomes a minority shareholder in London’s only top-tier basketball team London Lion

    July
    The Evolution of Black British Music is released on BET UK

    October
    Fan Studios delivers Raps to Riches as part of Channel 4’s UNTOLD series.

    Nicky and Femi win Best Directors at the Creative Industry Awards

  12. Fan Studios wins ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY AWARD

    March
    The Evolution of Black British Music wins a Royal Television Society (RTS) Award in the ARTS Category

our experience

Over a decade of innovation

Our founders actor and filmmaker Femi Oyeniran and Grime music legend and filmmaker Nicky “Slimting” Walker have both been in the entertainment industry for over two decades, taking skills learnt from pirate radio, rave promotion and independent film to continue to grow FAN STUDIOS in the film, TV and marketing space.

'A Huge Fan'

I’ve always been a huge fan of Femi and Nicky’s work. We finally connected and within 10 minutes of our meeting I knew we needed to collaborate.

Rob Pascoe, Managing Director
Motown Records

'Win Historic award'

Femi Oyeniran and Nicky ‘Slimting’ Walker win historic award for The Evolution of Black British Music.

London Post

"An Intense Experience"

“The narrative doesn’t feel forced, and it has a loose, freewheeling power and pulse.”

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
The Guardian

Femi Oyeniran

Co-founder

Nicky Slimting Walker

Co-founder