John Brenkus

Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer, BASE Productions

John Brenkus has built BASE Productions according to his vision of allowing audiences to experience and appreciate the science behind the most extreme events, conditions and experiences in the world. The result is cutting-edge programming that’s proven successful across several formats and a variety of cable channels. Brenkus plays an integral part in the production of each BASE show, including his role as host of Sport Science. Brenkus’ energy and constant enthusiasm for uncovering innovative new show formats drives the overall success of BASE Productions.

Brenkus graduated with Honors and Distinction, from the University of Virginia, where he constructed his own major in Film and Rhetoric Communications. During the early years of his career, Brenkus produced numerous successful short films and music video projects before launching full time into film and television writing, production and direction.

Current projects include Emmy Award-winning Sport Science (Fox Sports Net), Crime 360 (A&E), Jesse James is a Dead Man (Spike), Fight Science (National Geographic), Strong Men (National Geographic), Cowboys (Animal Planet), and IPredator (Animal Planet).