The platform arrives with a star-studded development slate, moving away from the algorithmic, low-budget trends that currently dominate vertical video apps. By leveraging an internal pipeline that handles everything from script development to final distribution, the founders intend to treat mobile screens with the same creative rigor as traditional broadcast television. The initial library is anchored by over 200 exclusive titles, featuring recognizable talent including Vivica A. Fox, Jodie Sweetin, and Richard Karn.
Hollywood veterans launch vertTV to professionalize mobile micro-series
A trio of veteran producers, Jeffrey Schenck, Barry Barnholtz, and Peter Sullivan, has unveiled vertTV, a new subscription-based studio platform. The service aims to disrupt the mobile-first video market by applying traditional Hollywood production standards and high-profile ensemble casts to the rapidly growing landscape of vertical micro-series.
At the heart of the launch is a programming strategy focused on genre-driven immersion rather than endless, cluttered feeds. The app categorizes content into distinct pillars such as thriller, romance, and holiday drama, mirroring the successful models Schenck, Barnholtz, and Sullivan previously cultivated during their tenure at Hybrid. With strategic support from industry experts like former Amazon executive Matt Cohen, the team is positioning vertTV as a premium destination for audiences who find current mobile offerings disposable. The service is available now on iOS and Android, supported by a companion YouTube channel for previews.
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