Stories your
audience can’t stop
watching. sharing. talking about. thinking about!

If people don’t feel something from your content, it’s just noise.
We help mission-focused brands change that.

We care about your impact
as much as you do.

You have a great product, a powerful mission, and a team doing incredible work. But, if your audience doesn’t feel it, they won’t be compelled to act on it. We help bridge that gap by uncovering the human stories that can solve your biggest marketing challenges and incorporate them into a comprehensive strategy that moves the needle. We can help you turn your most inspiring stories into compelling brand assets.

Let’s talk about your challenges!

We have a strategic, collaborative, story first process.

Our films and content are designed to be meaningful brand assets. Here’s how we do it.

1.
Listening
We take time to fully understand your challenges, needs and goals in order to lay a strong foundation for the rest of our storytelling process.
2.
Story Finding
Next, we dig deep to uncover the compelling narrative threads within your team, customers, or impact.
3.
Strategizing
With everything we’ve learned, we can craft a customized, story-driven strategy that moves the needle.
4.
Production
Lights…camera…action! It’s time to bring your message to life with story-rich content that resonates deeply with your audience.
5.
Go Time!
Finally, it’s time to put the strategy to action with content you are proud to showcase.

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Your brand holds powerful narratives just waiting to be told.

Thumbnail image for film called It's Been A Week produced for Gaggle.

We’re not exactly videographers.

Portlight Creative is a team of award-winning documentary filmmakers who truly believe in the power of story. Since we began this journey in 2011, we’ve seen our stories…

help companies land new clients
raise millions of dollars for charity
help businesses attract the best talent
raise a $418M bond for our local Fire Department
convince investors a new product is worth it
countless more…

Try not to think of us as “your video guys”.
We want to be your strategic partner and creative problem solver.

Filmmakers

Years of Stories

100’s

Stories Told

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We work best with teams who believe their work matters.

Our clients come from many industries, but they all share one trait: a desire for impact.
Whether you’re a nonprofit, brand, startup, or institution, if you’re driven by purpose, we’re your partner!

Stories youraudience can’t stop watching. sharing. talking about. thinking about!

We care about your impactas much as you do.