inside the portal
Trusted with brand-defining moments.
We're hired when the work outcome carries real consequence and execution can't miss.
Portal was founded after years inside high-end commercial production, watching how great ideas got watered down and where execution broke down.
Too often, teams sprint into production without locking direction first. The result: wasted budget, misaligned work, and outcomes that don't hold up under scrutiny.
We built Portal to work differently. We lock direction before production starts, then execute at the highest standard. That's why our work holds up in boardrooms, investor decks, brand campaigns, launches, and social feeds.
We've worked with brands at every stage, from Series A startups preparing for fundraising pushes to publicly traded companies launching flagship campaigns. We've been trusted with the kind of work where getting it wrong isn't an option.
We don't pitch philosophy. We protect outcomes.
When the moment matters, we deliver.
our TEAM
CARLOS MALACHE
Co-founder, director
With a lifelong passion for cinema and visual storytelling, Carlos believes in serving others through the inspirational power of the motion picture.
As a cinematographer, he has shot national commercials and worked on global campaigns for household brands.
His background as an video editor and agency producer informs his approach to everything.
Carlos graduated from the Elliott School of Communication at Wichita State University and has been in the production world ever since.
MICHAEL SHARON
Co-founder, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Michael has had a passion for storytelling his entire life, shooting his first movie on an old camcorder when he was 13; rewinding and re-recording for every single take.
His career has been dedicated to boosting the voices of the unheard with mission-driven brands and nonprofits. His work has been featured on a national scale and has he won numerous awards.
Michael is a Colorado Film School grad and holds a Master’s in Digital Marketing from the University of Washington.