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.

Sam Claitor
Founding Partner, Filmmaker, VFX Producer

Tommy Talley
Founding Partner, Filmmaker, Chief Storyteller

Kolby Kember
Filmmaker, VFX Supervisor

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
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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