Our Story

About Vertical Visions

Pioneering talent management for the vertical cinema revolution.

Company Vision

We envision a world where cinematic storytelling is not confined to horizontal screens. Vertical Visions Entertainment exists to elevate mobile-first filmmaking to an art form worthy of the world's most prestigious festivals and platforms.

Our vision is to become the definitive agency and studio for vertical cinema — where talent, technology, and narrative innovation converge.

Talent Management Mission

We represent actors and actresses who understand that the close-up is the new wide shot. Our management team provides full-service career development: casting placement, brand partnerships, media training, and creative collaboration on original productions.

Vertical Cinema Inspiration

The vertical format emerged from how billions of people consume content daily — on phones, held naturally in portrait orientation. We saw an opportunity: what if filmmakers embraced this constraint as a creative advantage?

Intimate framing, vertical movement, and scroll-native pacing became our creative pillars — inspired by mobile dramas, social storytelling, and classic Hollywood close-up tradition.

Industry Positioning

Vertical Visions sits at the intersection of talent agency, production studio, and fan community platform. We partner with streaming platforms, brands, and international distributors who recognize vertical content as the dominant format of the next decade.

Brand Story

Founded in Los Angeles in 2019, Vertical Visions began as a small roster of three actors and one micro-budget short. Today we manage elite artists, produce vertical cinematic films, and reach audiences worldwide. Our name reflects our commitment: to see entertainment from a new angle.

Cinematic Integrity

Every frame must earn its place. We never compromise storytelling for format gimmicks.

Talent First

Our artists are partners, not assets. Their creative voices shape every project.

Global Reach

Vertical content transcends language. We build stories that travel across borders.

Leadership

The executives guiding Vertical Visions into the future of vertical cinema.

Anthony Dapruzzo

Anthony Dapruzzo

Chief Executive Officer

Founder and CEO of Vertical Visions Entertainment. Anthony leads the company's strategic vision, studio partnerships, and global expansion into vertical cinema. With over 15 years…

Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez

Chief Operating Officer

Elena oversees day-to-day operations, finance, and business development. She previously held executive roles at major streaming platforms and brings deep expertise in scaling ente…

Sue Anne Mathews

Sue Anne Mathews

Chief Technology Officer

Sue Anne Mathew is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Vertical Visions, where she serves as the technical architect behind the company’s pioneering mobile-first,…

Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Chief Creative Officer

Marcus shapes the creative direction of all Vertical Visions productions. An award-winning filmmaker and former showrunner, he champions innovative vertical framing techniques and…

Sarah Whitfield

Sarah Whitfield

Head of Talent Relations

Sarah manages the full talent roster and career development programs. Her background in casting and artist representation ensures every client receives personalized guidance and p…

James O'Malley

James O'Malley

Director of Production

James leads in-house production, from development through post. He has produced over 40 vertical series and films, and mentors emerging creators in the portrait-format filmmaking …

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