About Us
Vertical Interval
Vertical Interval is a full service video production company specializing in Live and Studio multicam production. We utilize the latest HD and 4K equipment, as well as international and local vendors. We maintain a Concept through Completion workflow. Our roster of talented craftsman, help create a production that stands above the competition through talent, experience and creativity.
From a single camera satellite press junket, to a double digit live sporting event or concert camera experience, Vertical Interval is able to make your production meet its technical requirements while remaining within your budget. With over three decades of production experience, Two Emmys, Two Telly’s and a Clio, Vertical Interval is waiting to make your next project come to life.
Jason Savitt CEO And President
Jason Savitt has served the broadcast industry throughout North America and all across the globe for over four decades, covering a variety of entertainment and sports productions, which include live studio and remote events. His extensive career started off by covering celebrity social events throughout high school and college, graduating from UCLA, with a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in broadcast engineering. He became a cinematographer and editor, rapidly expanding his career covering EPK’s with Hard Copy, A Current Affair, Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight. Jason’s career experience continued to flourish during the famous OJ murder trial, during which he had opportunities to participate through his silent partnership with a Hollywood camera rental company, Wintech Video.
In the mid nineties he changed his direction to sports television production by taking a staff position as Technical Director for the launch of Fox Sports Net and Fox Sports World. In his six years at Fox, he provided his technical expertise on sports shows such as “Hardcore Football and Baseball”, Nascar, ATP Tennis, Championship Rugby and European Football. During his job tenure at Fox Sports World, Jason also served as a staff director covering a weekly Soccer preview and review show. Since his departure from Fox, Jason has taken great pride in another vast project where he was hired to consult and assist with the launch of Tennis Channel, a 24-hour sports network that is devoted to the game of tennis. Jason has covered live tennis tournament’s across the world with all 4 major grand slams as well as ATP / WTA events. Presently, he continues to consult with various broadcast networks, covering Sports, Esports, and Entertainment productions.
DIRECTOR / TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
- TENNIS CHANNEL (2002-2023)
Live & Studio Production - CAGE WARRIOR 159 (2023)
Mixed Martial Arts Competition, Immortal Creative - APEC (2023)
Asian Pacific Economic Conference, Showcall, Inc. - BECHTEL'S NEXT 125 (2023)
Corporate Rebranding Event, Checkmate Global
- ESPN (2022)
CBB Georgia vs. Wake Forest, Alliance Productions - ASU (2022)
Medical Conference, Swoosh Event Labor - GSCC / CEF (2022)
Global Food Security Summit & Clean Energy Forum, Showcall, Inc. - FOX (2022)
PBC International PPV Heavy Weight Boxing, Rush Media
- RIOT GAMES (2022)
"The Dive" & "This and That," Riot Entertainment - SHOWTIME (2021)
International Boxing, Rush Media Company - EDC (2021)
Electronic Dance Festival, Live Stream Media - AMERICAN TRACK LEAGUE (2021)
Live Remote Track and Field Events
Technical Director
- CFB (2023)
Texas State vs Baylor, Ohlmeyer Kusserow Group / ESPN - WNBA (2023)
Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics. JDUBTV / Spectrum Sportsnet - USATF (2023)
Los Angeles Grand Prix Track N field, Carr-Hughes / NBC Sports - YETI NATURAL SELECTION (2023)
Alaska Snowboarding Competition, Flying Toad - NCAA TENNIS (2023)
UAT Men’s/Women’s Finals, Carr-Hughes - DODGE DEMON 170 (2023)
Last of the SRT Hemi Demon Series Celebration, Motortrend Magazine - JIM IRSAY COLLECTION (2023)
Live Musical Festival, Tyrell Corporation - SNOWFLAKE (2023)
Sales and Marketing Ted Talk, SLN Communications, LLC - TVG (2023)
Horse Racing, Fan Duel TV - DEMO DAY (2022)
Emerson Collective, Creative Technology Group, Inc. - ESPN (2022)
CBB “Basketball Hall of Fame Championships”, Broadcast Media Group - ESPN (2022)
WCBB “Sandford Vs Portland, ABC/Disney Entertainment - ASCP (2022)
Philippine Music Festival, Tyrell Corporation-Gravity Media - WNBA (2022)
LA Sparks Vs Indiana Fever, CBSSN & Spectrum - FSI (2022)
Copa Soccer, Fox Sports
- WNBA (2022)
Minnesota VS Dallas, Bally Sports - USC (2022)
139th Commencement Ceremony, Gear Connection - FCF (2022)
Fan Controlled Football -Season 2 Week 4, Revolution Media - MLB (2022)
Angels Baseball Pre-Game / Post Game, Bally Sports - ESPN (2022)
NCAA Women’s Gymnastic Finals, Ohlmeyer Kusserow Group - NCAA (2022)
NIT College Basketball, ABC/ESPN - MLB (2022)
Pre-Season Baseball (Detroit, Arizona), Bally Sports - ESPN (2022)
NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Carr-Hughes - NBA (2022)
Knicks Vs Clippers, MSG - NHL (2022)
Jets vs Coyotes Hockey Game, TSN - CAPCOM (2021-2022)
Street Fighter Pro Tour Season Finals. Blue Coast MFS - FS1 (2022)
Men’s College Basketball, Rush Media - WCC (2022)
Men’s College Basketball, Rush Media - DIRECTV (2011-2022)
Live Sports Production - PAC 12 (2013-2022)
Live Sports Production - REVOLT TV (2013-2022)
Live and Studio Music Production - RIOT GAMING (2014-2022)
“League of Legends”-Live Studio Esports
- MSG (2014-2022)
Live and Studio Sports & Entertainment Production - SOLO Q (2020-21)
Live Esports Championship, Red Bull Media House - NBA (2021)
Lakers Vs Bulls, NBC Sports - SCOUTING GROUNDS (2021)
Esports Championships, Riot Gaming - NHL (2021)
Ducks Vs Jets Hockey Game, TSN - MARYLAND 5 STAR-FAIR OAKS (2021)
Equestrian Championships, Carr-Hughes - DREAMFORCE (2021)
Trade Show & Convention, Nomobo - UTB (2021)
Professional Bull Riding Competition, PRB - ESPN (2021)
College Football, LTN Global - BOEING /SES (2021)
Satellite News Release, The Production Network - FOX / FS1 (2021)
Live Sports Production-Concacaf Gold Cup Soccer - BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING (2020)
Live Sports Production, Gravity Media - BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT (2018)
Blizzcon coverage “StarCraft 2”, ESL Sports - NFL NETWORKS (2013-2017)
Live and Studio Sports Production - ALJAZEERA AMERICA (2014-2016)
Live News Production - DRAGONFLY PRODUCTION (1996-2013)
Exercise content for Infomercials - TOSH.O (2009-11)
½ hour comedy series, Comedy Central
SHOWRUNNER
- WCK (2022)
"Bring the Heat" Muay Thai Kickboxing Live Broadcast, In-Sync Productions
TECH MANAGER
- PUBG WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (2019)
Live Esports Telecast, OGN Entertainment
CAMERA OPERATOR
- WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP KICKBOXING (1998 - 2022)
Live Sports, In-Sync. Productions
- EDC (2021)
Electronic Dance Festival, Live Stream Media
AWARDS
- 2 LA Emmy Awards
- 2 Tellys
- 1 Clio
SKILLS
- Grass Valley K-X Frame Kayenne, Karrera, Korona & Kalypso Switchers / K2 Summit Severs
- Sony XVS-MVS 7000, 8000 & 9000 Switchers
- VBox Simply Live Production Systems
- NewTek Tricaster 2 Elite Switcher
- Ross Carbonite, Acuity & Touch Drive Switchers
- Black Magic ATEM Constellation & 4K Pro Switchers / Hyperdeck Studio Pro Servers
- Fast Forward Servers / Lance TD-100 PBUS Controller
- Ross Trio & Mira Servers
- Avid Maestro, Media Central, Nexis, Airspeed, Fast Serve & iNews
- EVS Spot Box & IP Director
- Evertz Monitor Wall & Routers
- EMPS Systems
Unions
- DGA (Director's Guild)
- IATSE 600-700
- IBEW Local 3 (New York)
- NABET 53, 51
- MPEG (Motion Picture Editors Guild)
- ATAS (Academy of Television Arts & Science)