Legends 2024
Meet your legends of the vertical industry - whose work has come to define the genre and leave a lasting legacy. Through their exceptional performances and enduring influence, they have shaped the world of vertical dramas, inspiring both audiences and future generations of talent
Eric Taylor Guilmette
Eric Taylor Guilmette is an American actor represented by Arise Artists Agency who portrays many character types. Originally from Massachusetts, he's been working full-time as an actor based in LA for 4+ years. He's worked in several leading roles, the most notable being "Tails of Christmas", which premiered on Great American Family & Amazon Prime in November 2024. He also has a successful Lifetime movie "Sabotaging The Squad" in early 2024.
Eric is most known for his successful vertical series which include “You Belong With Me” on ReelShort, "Chosen By Fate" on Pocket FM and "The Unwanted Mate" on ShortMax.
He is one of the producers & creators of the highly-anticipated vampire vertical series, “Love & Blood”, coming mid-2025. To date, he has lead 25 vertical series for all of the major platforms, through which he has found a high level of success and built a very devoted audience.
With several feature in post production, there are many films that will highlight Eric in 2025 and beyond. You may also know Eric from his presence on romance novel covers with 190 tallied to date, some notables being "Liars Like Us" by J.T. Geissinger and "Blood Day" by Lexi C. Foss.
Last but not least, Eric is a poet. He has been writing for 5 years and has his first poetry book releasing in 2025.
Look for more Eric updates on his Instagram @erictaylorguilmette.
Nicole Mattox
Nicole Mattox is a Los Angeles based actress who is known for her roles in various short form, vertical series. Originally from Texas, she began her professional acting career starring in an independent film in San Antonio, Texas which led to starting a career in LA.
She has worked on television, short films, feature films and web series but is most known for her role as Caroline in the vertical series “Breaking The Ice.” Nicole continues to act in film and television taking on as many roles as she can.
Kasey Esser
Labeled the "breakout star" of the verticals industry by Rolling Stone, Kasey has starred in 35 vertical series accumulating over 500 million views. He recently produced his 1st series, "Love In The Shadows", in which he also starred. It is now streaming on My Drama and Dramabox.
His vertical career has also been profiled in the New York Times, South China Morning Post, Rest of World, and the CCTV talk show, "Dialogue".
Mariah Moss
Mariah Moss is a bicoastal actress, writer, and producer. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Mariah has built a thriving career in film, television, and digital media, with over 20 IMDb credits and multiple projects in post-production.
In 2024, she starred in The Divorced Billionaire Heiress, the most-watched vertical series of all time with 360 million views on ShortMax, and led five projects in ShortMax’s top 10. Mariah is at the forefront of the vertical content revolution, working alongside top filmmakers to elevate the medium with stronger narratives and higher production value.
In 2025, she is expanding her creative scope by writing, co-producing, and directing vertical series, with three original scripts already in pre-production. Mariah’s work aims to center Queer and POC characters— something that is lacking in the current vertical sphere.
Sophia Delucchi
Sophia Delucchi is a driven performer impelled to share the art of storytelling with the world. Based in Los Angeles, CA she is thrilled to be engulfed in the Hollywood hustle and bustle. Coming from a vibrant musical theatre background, she craves to explore TV and film. The escape that a 24 minute sitcom can provide for its audience is a form of magic that she longs to be a part of. She is fueled by making people laugh. In her free time she is belting out 70s tunes as she cruises down Sunset Blvd, or giving a one woman show to her bedroom mirror as an ungodly amount of coffee courses through her veins.
Noah Fearnley
Noah Fearnley, originally from Orange, Connecticut, is an American actor who first appeared on the television screen as Sam Hitchens in the series "Morgan's Secret Admirer." Since then, he took on leading roles in various movies showcased on Apple TV, Hulu and the Lifetime Network. Keep an eye out for his theatrical debut in the upcoming film "Mercy" staring Chris Pratt in 2025. Noah dedicates the majority of his free time restoring his 68 Mustang, cherishing family moments, and maintaining his fitness through daily workouts.
Noah has done over 50 vertical shows in 1.5 years, working as actor, director and producer.
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