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A creative video production company

Navigating the Seas of Visual Storytelling.

Grounded story. Oceanic scope. A full-service video production company specializing in marine recreational brands.

Who We Are

The water is a tapestry of story. We are the thread and the color.

Media Captains is a dynamic fusion of world-class storytelling and video production. Our passion for the water is born from a marina management origin that went Hollywood but never forgot its roots. With an intimate knowledge of marina management on the Gulf Coast (Lake Pontchartrain) paired with three decades of filmmaking and big-brand commercial experience, Media Captains is the storytelling imprint born on the water, driven to captivate.

Our work on major studio productions (The Last of Us, The Iron Claw), on high-impact video marketing with global brands, and the growth of our creative production houses, all inform our expertise and focus on amplifying marine recreation brands and associated businesses. Our love of the water is grounded in a commitment to quality and authenticity.

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Sam Claitor

Sam Claitor

Founding Partner, Filmmaker, VFX Producer

Tommy Talley

Tommy Talley

Founding Partner, Filmmaker, Chief Storyteller

Kolby Kember

Kolby Kember

Filmmaker, VFX Supervisor

Doug Stewart

Doug Stewart

Filmmaker, VFX Supervisor

Why We’re Different

Passionate Marine Storytellers

At Media Captains™, we are a root system, nurtured not by water, but by the water. We plunge into the world of marine life to create narratives that resonate with a lasting impact.

World-Class Hollywood Experience

Drawing from our work on films from The Iron Claw to Ant-Man, Media Captains™ brings the magic of major studios to the marine world, crafting cinematic stories that captivate audiences worldwide.

Cutting-Edge Video Production Services

Media Captains™ stands at the forefront of video production, using VFX and animation to innovate, providing clients with distinguished and emboldened creative solutions.

Operating From Inside the Marine Ecosystem

Media Captains™ is dedicated exclusively to the boating and marine industry, with specialized knowledge and tailored solutions, ensuring every project is immersed in the authenticity of the marine ecosystem.

The “Sportsman’s Paradise” Authenticity

Situated in Baton Rouge’s “Sportsman’s Paradise,” our unique location infuses us with an inspired closeness to our work, and reflects as a channel coursing with marine life authenticity.

World-Class Client Experience

Embarking on projects for Hollywood giants and national and global brands, Media Captains™ delivers a fluid client experience, with a collaborative disposition of unmatched expertise that fosters stories developed for scale.

Tax Credits for Direct Client Benefit

Media Captains™ leverages an intricate knowledge of production tax credits, ensuring direct client benefit by transferring these savings.

Crafting Compelling Narratives

We pioneer narratives with intent to provoke emotion, infusing enthusiasm into every project, making Media Captains™ a beacon of humanity-driven storytelling in the marine world.

MediaCaptains™ Tenets

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Innovation

Innovation is our hallmark. We are dedicated to pioneering industry-setting creative content solutions with cutting-edge video production technology enriched through inventive storytelling approaches.

Transparency

Open communication in our creative processes fosters trust and understanding in client relationships. We operate with full visibility, a glass-scoped view of a clear creative horizon.

Passion

We’re driven by a deep commitment to the joys of water life, our love of marine technology, and sustainable practices. Our passion at MediaCaptains ™ drives our creative endeavors.

Collaboration

MediaCaptains ™ fosters synergy with a fluid creative process and ensures a unified approach to crafting innovative and impactful visual storytelling.

Results-Oriented

We focus on achieving tangible outcomes with a results-driven approach, showcasing how our innovations lead to efficient, sustainable, high-performance marine brand outcomes.

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