Video production and branding agency telling honest stories for better brands. 🌹 Portland based, Honest stories for better brands.
We’re Bridge City Media, a Portland-based video production and branding agency for today’s businesses and changemakers. You trust us with your stories, we bring them to life with care and integrity. As a team of artists, strategists, and big-picture thinkers, we bring over two decades of experience in brand strategy and video production. Since 2016, we’ve served 100+ businesses and nonprofits acro
We’re Bridge City Media, a Portland-based video production and branding agency for today’s businesses and changemakers. You trust us with your stories, we bring them to life with care and integrity. As a team of artists, strategists, and big-picture thinkers, we bring over two decades of experience in brand strategy and video production. Since 2016, we’ve served 100+ businesses and nonprofits acro
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Question for all our —do you find yourself shooting more in vertical or horizontal format nowadays? 📸
With the prevalance of and reels, shooting in a landscape format isn't enough. 📱 Luckily, we offer various video formats to fit all your marketing needs. Whether you need a 2-minute YouTube commercial or a 30-second Instagram reel, we work with you to produce quality video content for all your channels. Click our bio link to learn more about our packages.
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Presentation is everything. 🧀🍓🍇 Swipe to see the setup for any lover’s dream. 👉🏼
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We spent the day testing out VR Motion's Portable Desktop Virtual Reality Driver Training Simulation System. 🚘
Based in Hillsboro, OR, VR Motion brings long-standing expertise in training novice, professional, and military drivers to meet their unique needs. With VR Motion systems, novice and teen drivers can improve their skills, decrease the chance of accidents, and increase situational awareness. 🛞
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Just another day on set using the . 📸 What’s your go-to ?
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We're excited to work with to produce a documentary about the nonprofit organization's 50 years of conserving the art, history and spirit of Timberline Lodge. 💙
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Why did the tomato blush?...
Because it saw the salad dressing! 😁🍅🥗
making our mouths water with their freshly-packed, red, sweet tomatoes right from San Joquain Valley, California.
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Office view for the day. 😌
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Project Manager / Makeup Artist/ Badass. .film does it all. 💪🏽✨
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It’s always a fun and creative time on set with . Check out the music video on his page!
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Client Crush Wednesday! 🥰
is dedicated to improving healthcare for women.
Working in healthcare for over 15 years, Founder Fahti Khosrowshahi noticed that there was relatively little focus on innovation in women's health. In 2015, she founded Ceek Women's Health with the goal of bringing modern innovation to the field by improving the pelvic exam experience. ✨
Learn more about the various product lines they offer at .
Fun fact: One of their products was named one of the Best Inventions of 2020 by !
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"So much of our future lies in preserving our past."
Here's a little sneak peek into our production day with , a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the art and history of .
We can't wait to share with you the final film!
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We caught up with .film since she joined our team as project manager earlier this year and asked them about their favorite part when it comes to video production. 🎥
"My favorite part about being on a production is working with a diverse team of specialists," says Mattie. 🌟 “A greatly gelled team will work hard and play hard, getting the job done to the highest caliber and still having fun in the process."
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We had a blast shooting with organic hair salon last month. 💈💇🏽♀️ (They were our first business client back in 2016!)
The demand for a more natural alternative to traditional hair products is increasing. Sheer PDX uses organic, non-toxic products including Avitalin and Organic Colour Systems.
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Go with us as we partner up with local speech coach and investment firm Becker Capital. 💰 Together, we're producing a quarterly update video to inform their clients about the latest updates in the investment market and what to expect for their investment portfolios. 📈
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Bridge City Media's Founder & Director mics up before the camera starts rolling. 🎤
There are many different style microphones for recording audio. Lavilier (or lav) mics are great to attach to on-screen talent during a shoot. They also work wirelessly, so you shouldn’t have to worry about proximity.
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An overcast sunset = great outdoor lighting 🌅🎬
Do you prefer shooting indoors or outdoors?
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You can never have too many cameras. 😁📸
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It may still be summer break, but it's never too early to start shopping for the back-to-school fit. has been making school uniforms easy since 1920. 📚✏️
Check out this video we shot earlier this year about how DENNIS' comfort and durability makes school an easy place for kids to learn, play and grow.
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We sat down with Jon Tulis, the Director of Public Affairs at to prepare for the 50th anniversary of .
The documentary will focus on the nonprofit's lifetime mission of preserving the historic lodge while also telling a larger story from the many artists, architects, ski enthusiasts and visitors of all kinds who have been touched by the lodge across its rich history.
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You know what they say—time flies when you're having fun. ⏰
We can't believe we're more than half way through 2022. Let's take a look back at some of our favorite projects from this year so far. 👉🏼
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We love using .global's Shinomi compact monitor. With a "run all day" single battery, 1000nit high brightness screen and HDR capability, Shinobi is a must whenever we're on set. 🔋
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Last month, part of our team traveled to to assist filmmaker with her documentary, "Sonny." 🎬
The film follows deaf cyclist Sonny Rasmussen as he begins the Trans Am Bike Race, an ultra cycling race across the country. 🚴🏻♂️
Bicyclists began in Astoria, Oregon early last month and will reach the finish line at the Yorktown Victory Monument in Virginia.
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Here's a shot of the short film, "Buggin." 🎥
Directed by Griffin Jack, "Buggin" is a psychological horror about a few people that encounter some hostile bugs as they move into a new home while also nagivating tensions among each other. 🐜
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POV: Make up is perfect. 💄 You've memorized the script. Director calls action and you're ready to roll. 🎬
We understand being in front of a camera can be nerve-wracking. That's why we've put together a list of what you can expect as a first-time client. 🎥 Read the blog in our bio link!
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This is your sign to get up and have a 5-minute dance party. 🕺 What song do you think they're listening to? Leave your guesses below. 👇🏼
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With warmer days right around the corner, we asked our Lead Editor what's she looking forward to this summer! ☀️🕶
"I’m excited to finish up my short film and start the production of my last short film in my anthology: Tales From The East," says Anchitta. 🎬
"I got into cosplaying late last year too, so I’m also excited to do more cosplay shoots and go to more anime conventions!"
Follow Anchitta's journey as a film director at . 🎥
We’re Bridge City Media, a Portland-based video production and branding agency telling honest stories for better brands. 🎥
You trust us with your stories, we bring them to life with care and integrity. As a team of artists, strategists, and big-picture thinkers, we bring over two decades of experience in brand strategy and video production. 📚🧠 Since 2016, we’ve served 100+ businesses and nonprofits across our city and beyond, telling stories that address the biggest issues of our time. And as a B Corp and Benefit Corporation for Good, we back our values with action and accountability. 🌍
Our work has gone on to be recognized in Expertise’s 2020 and 2021 lists for Best Advertising Agencies of Portland. In 2022, Manifest named us in their top 10 Visual Effects Companies in Portland. 🏆 We’re proud to be the highest-rated video production company in Oregon on Google.
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It may still be summer break, but it's never too early to start shopping for the back-to-school fit. @Dennisuniform has been making school uniforms easy since 1920. 📚✏️ Check out this video we shot earlier this year about how DENNIS' comfort and durability makes school an easy place for kids to learn, play and grow. Director: @erikryancroswell DP: @hossfilm Talent: @sarahbrodywebb • • • #Advertising #AdAgency #AdvertisingLife #DigitalAdvertising #CreativeAdvertising #AdvertisingAndMarketing #Advertiser #AgencyWork #AdOfTheDay
With warmer days right around the corner, we asked our Lead Editor @anchittafilms what's she looking forward to this summer! ☀️🕶 "I’m excited to finish up my short film @undercardshortfilm and start the production of my last short film in my anthology: Tales From The East," says Anchitta. 🎬 "I got into cosplaying late last year too, so I’m also excited to do more cosplay shoots and go to more anime conventions!" Follow Anchitta's journey as a film director at @anchittafilms. 🎥
In a recent episode of Business That Matters Spotlight, our CEO and Director Erik Croswell speaks to Warren Coughlin about living up to B Corp standards, creating meaningful work in the Portland community and using storytelling to make a social impact. 🎥📖 Listen to the full conversation by clicking our bio link! 🎙 • • • #BCorp #BCorps #BCorporation #Sustainability #BTheChange #CommunityOverCompetition #VideoProduction #Podcast #Portland #PortlandBusiness
Rainy spring days make great for some light reading. 📚We sat down with our Creative Director Mona to see what's on their current reading list. "I love comics so I just finished reading 'I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir' by Malaka Gharib. Right now I'm reading 'Brown Girls' by Daphne Palasi Andreades." 📖 Got any book recs? Let us know in the comments below!
We understand everything is in the details. And so does @erinhansonartist. 🎨 Considered the originator of the painting style known as "Open Impressionism," Erin has displayed her 3D landscape paintings across seas and exhibitions worldwide. 🌎 Learn more about her creative process by heading to our portfolio to watch the full-length video: https://www.bridgecitymedia.com/portfolio/ 🎥 • • • #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #VideoMarketing #VideoProductionServices #Videography #Portland #PDX #ThisIsPortland #PortlandVibes #ContemporaryImpressionism #OpenImpressionism #LandscapePainting
On International Women's Day, we're recognizing the important women that keep @bridgecitymedia up and running, such as our lovely and brilliant Project Manager Teri! 🌟(It also just so happens to be her birthday this week) 🎉🎂 As an organization in the advertising industry, we understand we have a duty to share stories from diverse and minority populations to build a more equal world. 🌍 That's why in 2020, about 34% of our clients were women-owned businesses. Let's keep on supporting, encouraging and empowering women all over the world! 💪🏽❤️ • • • #iwd #InternationalWomensDay #HappyWomensDay #WomenEmpowerment #WomensDay2022
Now that the football season is officially over, why not try your hand at a new sport? 🏈 #Throwback to our shoot with @simgolfofficial, Portland's premier indoor golf and entertainment venue. ⛳️ Sports aren't really your thing? No worries, check out their sports bar and restaurants for some delicious food and craft cocktails. 🍻 • • • #Editing #EditingLife #VideoEdits #VideoEdit #VideoEditing #VideoEditingSkills #EditingSkills #VideoEditors #VideoEditingService #EditingVideo #Editing_Trends
There's nothing like a little animation to spice a #video up. ✨ Bring your data to life through 2D and 3D animations that match your company's #branding and voice. 🌀 Work with our animators through the creative process of turning your ideas into eye-catching animations. Visit bridgecitymedia.com to learn more about our #animation service! 👀
💥 NEW YEAR, NEW REEL 💥 In 2021, we dreamed, strategized, and put our sweat (and sometimes tears) into some pretty incredible projects, and we're happier than ever to show you what we can do 😎 Hungry for more? Head to bridgecitymedia.com/portfolio to see our full portfolio. 🤓 • • • #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #MediaProduction #PDXBusiness #PDXCreatives #PDXSmallBusiness #CreativeTeam #VideoTeam #BrandingAgency #Portland #MadeInPortland
Client Crush Wednesday! What would #Portland be without its love for bicycling? 🚲❤️ We had a great time filming with fellow B-Corp B-Line Urban Delivery. Since 2008, B-line has been offering warehousing, advertising and zero emission delivery services for the city of Portland 🌎. • • • #ClientCrushWednesday #ClientWork #MadeInPortland #PacificNorthwest #PDX #PDXOregon #Portland #ThisIsPortland #PortlandVibes #PDXPhotography #PDXCreative #PDXCreatives #PDXBusiness
Can you believe it's the last #ClientCrushWednesday of 2021? ⭐ We had a blast working with Best Buddies Oregon, a nonprofit that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 💚 Hear from the people that make this work possible. What does an inclusive community look like to you? 👪 Let us know in the comments! • • • #Clientwork #ClientCrushWednesday #PDXnonprofit #Portlandnonprofit #giveback #nonprofit
BIG NEWS ALERT! 💥 Our client No1 released his video yesterday! 📺 We've been working with No1 on this project for almost a year, and thanks to his vision and trust we managed an incredible range of creative elements of this project, from the composition of the title song to a comprehensive script and custom animations. 🎥 Collaborating with over a dozen local artists and filming at over 20 iconic locations across Oregon, the final video is an ode to the city we love and the creatives who make this place extra weird.✨🌹🤪 Feel like sharing the love? 💚 Send him a congrats for his big release in the comments below! • • • #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #MediaProduction #PDXBusiness #PDXCreatives #PDXSmallBusiness #BeWeird #No1 #VideoTeam #Portland #MediaAgency #MusicVideoProduction
If you'd asked us last year about the polyvagal nerve, we definitely would have had to do some serious head-scratching (and Googling) 🙃 Luckily, our clients at Pulse Wellness brought us into the world of polyvagal theory and we have to say—we're never going back! We're getting regulated thanks to Rosanne Marmor, a licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed care. 🧠 Rosanne designed a pretty brilliant three-dimensional therapeutic tool for children and adults of all ages, and we're honored to have gotten the chance to help her usher this new tool into the digital world. 🌎 • • • #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #DigitalAdvertising #CreativeAdvertising #AdvertisingAndMarketing #PDXBusiness #PDXSmallBusiness #SupportSmallBusinesses #MadeInPortland #Polyvagal #PolyvagalTheory #Regulate #LGBTQTherapy
It's #ClientCrushWednesday! Check out this tour video of Garfinkle Orthodontics. Creating a tour video can help clients and prospects feel comfortable before they even step into your office. 🎥 It's also a great way to show off your team, culture, values and brand identity. Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you're in love with Garfinkle's space as much as we are! 😍
What are your guilty pleasures? 🍪 We love the way our client @randyspelling breaks down misconceptions around guilt while reminding us to seek out a little pleasure, too. For a soft-baked kind of guy, he's really selling us on these. 💥 • • • #VideoTeam #CreativeTeam #VideoProduction #ContentCreation #VideoProductionCompany #VideoContent #ProductionLife #MediaProduction #ProductionCompany #PDX #Portland #MadeInPortland
Shoutout to this plant-based, cross-species collaboration featuring none other than the @the_tofurky_company founder Seth Tibbott hanging out with some turkeys. 🦃 We're pretty excited about this sweet little short — filming and color correction by us, produced by @weanimals and edited by @nowthisnews. 💥 Side note, what do you call a group of turkeys? Post your best guess below! ✨ #Tofurky #Vegetarian #PlantBased #Advertising #AdAgency #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #Videography #ProductionCompany #FilmProduction #Filming #VideoMarketing #PacificNorthwest #Portland
Meet Cassidy! 🌟 As our Marketing Specialist, Cassidy Keola loves helping local organizations share their brand through engaging yet genuine stories 📚on social media. She is never one to say no to a great adventure ⛰️ —just count on her to bring a camera or two 📷! We asked her to give us a few more details to share with you. Here’s what she had to say: • I’m always the one who: will ask you to go surfing 🏄, hiking, or really do anything outdoors ⛺🌲 • Biggest fan of: Olivia Rodrigo 🦋 (it’s more of a guilty pleasure) • Currently teaching myself how to: shoot film 📷 • Favorite spot in Bridge City: Tilikum crossing • Achilles heel: Salt & Straw 🍦 • Emoji self-portrait: 🤙🏽 • You can count on me to: clean off your plate 🍽️ • • • #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #MediaProduction #PDXBusiness #PDXCreatives #PDXSmallBusiness #CreativeTeam #VideoTeam #CreativeWork #Portland #MediaAgency #DigitalMarketing
Congrats to our client, HAKI Community Organization for winning Oregon Food Bank's Hunger Hero award! 🏆 We've had the honor of working with their founder, Mohamed Bahamadi, over the past two years, to bring HAKI's work to new audiences and platforms. 🌿 We love getting the chance to support Mohamed in his work to distribute culturally-specific food and resources, advocate for East African immigrants in our city's public planning processes, and connect with HAKI families who've been hit hard by the pandemic. 🌎 Congrats, Mohamed! We're so proud to see your hard work and dedication get the recognition it deserves! 💚 Head to HAKI Community Organization's page to give them a follow and learn more about some of their recent projects and programs. ✨ • • • #ClientCrushWednesday #PDX #PDXOregon #Portland #ImmigrantCommunity #ThisIsPortland #NonprofitMarketing #PDXNonprofit #OregonFoodBank #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #SociallyResponsible #BCorp
It's #ClientCrushWednesday and we can't help but gush just a little bit more about @randyspelling. 🤠 As an all-star life coach, Randy's job is to work with folks to map out their goals, work through challenges at work or at home, and above all, be there through thick and thin ☔️ Not only is Randy a joy to work with, he's a skilled actor, director, and content creator, which makes our shoot days a breeze and a blast! 💥 And he always comes back to us with incredible edits, noticing the small details that make us video nerds feel seen 🥰 So yes, we made this GIF for Randy, but the vision for this one was all his. 🤩 And we think this stuff is just ~chef's kiss~ ✨ • • • #VideoTeam #CreativeTeam #VideoProduction #ContentCreation #VideoProductionCompany #VideoContent #ProductionLife #MediaProduction #ProductionCompany #PDX #Portland #MadeInPortland
If we're not stopping you mid-scroll, we're doing it wrong. 😈 Our Marketing Manager, @rimo_skyo is talking with us today about that tiny window of time we have to grab your attention — and how we're making it happen with video. 💥 Want to see what we can do? 🤠 Head to our link in bio to watch some recent work. • • • #VideoTeam #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany#SocialMediaMarketing #SocialMediaStrategy #BrandStrategy #BrandingExpert #ContentMarketing #MediaAgency #PDX #Portland #MadeInPortland
Abby Chroman of Portland State University School of Business thinks we're pretty great. 🌿 And she's not the only one. Head to our link in bio to hear more from the clients leaving us rave reviews, making us the highest-rated video production company in Oregon.🏔 We wouldn't be here without the clients who've cheered us on, every step of the way. This one's for y'all. 🤠💗 • • • #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #VideoMarketing #VideoProductionServices #MediaProduction #MediaAgency #DigitalMarketing #PDXBusiness #PDXCreatives #Portland #Portland #PDX
We're pretty big on collaboration. 🐝 And when we’re creating your content, we consider you part of the team, too. Our all-star Project Manager, @teri_walters, is here to explain what our co-creative process looks like, from this side of the camera. 🎥 We think she did a pretty good job, too, nerves and all. 😎 • • • #VideoTeam #VideoProduction #ContentCreation #VideoProductionCompany #VideoContent #ProductionLife #MediaProduction #ProductionCompany #PreProduction #CreativeVision #BCorp #PDX #Portland #MadeInPortland
This year (and counting) has been hard on everyone 💔 This spring we had the honor of getting to share stories from @faispdx students on what they've missed over the past year, produced for FAIS' annual gala. ⭐ We thought these were pretty touching and we thought you might, too. 💗 Stay safe and mask up, y'all, the pandemic is still very much happening. 😷 • • • #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #Videography #PDXBusiness #PDXSmallBusiness #BilingualEducation #DistancedLearning #PandemicSchool #PandemicSchooling #ClientWork #Portland #PDX
The key to making video that dazzles? 🔑 A plan that pops. 💥 As our resident pre-production expert (slash wizard), our lead videographer Saleh is letting you in on the work we do to bring our creative vision to the screen — while staying on time and on budget, no less! 🔮🌟 To see our pre-pro in its final form, go peruse at bridgecitymedia.com/portfolio/. 🤠 • • • #VideoTeam #VideoProduction #ContentCreation #VideoProductionCompany #VideoContent #ProductionLife #MediaProduction #ProductionCompany #PreProduction #CreativeVision #BCorp #PDX #Portland #MadeInPortland
Original or replica? 🖼️ • • • Believe it or not, it's a 3D textured replica! 😮 Our client The Erin Hanson Gallery is leading the way in fine art reproduction and it was such an honor for her to trust us with her story. ⭐ Erin Hanson's 3D prints preserve alllll the details of her original oil paintings, with no texture left behind! 😎 Head to bridgecitymedia.com/portfolio/ to sit down with an incredible artist of our time. She'll walk you through her process and show you a little bit of the magic—we promise you, it's worth the watch. 🔮 • • • #VideoProduction #VideoProductionCompany #VideoMarketing #VideoProductionServices #Videography #Portland #PDX #ThisIsPortland #PortlandVibes #ContemporaryImpressionism #OpenImpressionism #LandscapePainting
We are creative video storytellers with a purpose. We’re a Portland-based video production and digital marketing company started in 2016.
Bridge City Media creates corporate video content and manages advertising campaigns that are designed to get you more business. We own the full process from start to finish to ensure your business is represented by a high-quality, captivating story and is carefully connected to the communities that find value in what you’re selling.
Our mission: “To give a stronger voice to innovative leaders and higher purpose companies through creative videostorytelling that inspires life-changing epiphanies.”
