A letter from the founder
This was not the original plan. The original plan was shit (more on that later) so I scrapped it, trusted my gut and leaned into strengths. When that clearly wasn’t enough, I hired the most talented people I could find to help me build the kind of company worthy of the time and energy we have in our short time on this rock. Allow me to introduce Port City Films. This is the place where my friends and I tell stories and find creative ways to solve problems for our partners. Essentially we work in an Escape Room that doesn’t end, but as long as this good story continues to unfold, we’re here for it.
I digress. You’re here to understand who we really are, and to do that, we should start knee deep in the beginning. Port City Films was born after my decade spent in the advertising space. As the Creative Director at a local agency, I managed a variety of creative approaches, utilizing an assortment of media, across a plethora of industries. That was a lot. I found myself overworked, underpaid, and not super excited about the general state of things amidst one of the largest financial collapses of the century. It was time for something to change.
I began to look at my life like someone else’s story and quickly realized that it was time for my first act break. I needed an inciting incident. I incited (used properly) to start a video production company doing the one part of my job that I adored, writing and directing stories. No specific format and no specific medium. Simple enough, right?
Today, our team brings together decades of experience spanning major motion pictures, international brand campaigns, and just about every kind of production in between. We believe there’s a story in everything, and together, we love finding it, shaping it, and bringing it to life.
With several of our client partnerships extending beyond a decade, it’s fair to say that they value more than just our ability to tell great stories. They appreciate our understanding of business, brand strategy, and the bigger picture. We create content that’s thoughtful, authentic, and built to make an impact. Just as importantly, we bring a collaborative spirit, positive energy, and a genuine passion for the process that makes the experience almost as rewarding as the final product.
Many of us have lived in places like New York and Los Angeles, but today we are all proud to call Wilmington (NC) home. Along these journeys, we’ve learned that the best part of this business isn’t just the work we create. It’s the people we create it with, the relationships we build, and the experiences we share.
That’s our story and it is to be continued.
