Description
BASE Productions is a production company founded in 1992 by John Brenkus and Mickey Stern. As a producer of reality, documentary, and unscripted infotainment programming, BASE Productions uses a trademark motion-capture and CGI technology. The company has produced programming for a variety of channels, such as A&E, Animal Planet, the Discovery Channel networks, Fox Sports Net, G4, ESPN, HBO, MTV, National Geographic Channel and Spike TV. BASE Productions is located in Los Angeles and Washington DC.
The company’s most notable creation is Sport Science, a groundbreaking series that aired from 2007 to 2017 on Fox Sports Net and ESPN. Hosted by Brenkus, the show utilized advanced technology to analyze athletic feats, measuring factors like momentum, friction, and the laws of gravity. It featured professional athletes and often included Brenkus himself to demonstrate scientific principles in action. Sport Science earned six Sports Emmy Awards, solidifying BASE’s reputation in sports media.
Beyond Sport Science, BASE Productions has developed a diverse array of content for major networks including A&E, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, HBO, MTV, National Geographic, and Spike TV. Their portfolio includes series like Fight Science, Crime 360, Known Universe, and Jesse James Is a Dead Man, each reflecting the company’s commitment to blending entertainment with scientific exploration.
Under Brenkus’s creative direction, BASE Productions has become a leader in producing high-octane, science-infused television that captivates audiences and educates them about the complexities of human ability and performance.
