Who We Are

We believe that stories are best told by the people who live them.

Our approach is simple.  To create powerful videos that educate, entertain, inspire and affect positive change!

How do we do that? We listen. We learn. And we have a little fun along the way!

MEET NANCY

Nancy Vawter has a diverse and accomplished background in marketing, fundraising, and video production. She has managed multi-million dollar budgets and created strategic marketing plans for numerous companies and not-for-profit organizations. She also has decades of video production experience as an award-winning Producer with insightful, creative input.

MEET scott

Scott Jones has had multiple leadership roles in broadcast television, most notably as a producer/director for Public Television’s NatureWorks and two nationally-syndicated outdoor adventure shows. He transferred his abilities from TV to help promote higher-ed and create awareness for NH’s flagship university where he developed a deeper understanding of authentic, audience-based marketing. Scott brings decades of creativity and skill to our team.

MEET BRIAN

Now retired, Brian Vawter spent his career as an editor, videographer, director, and sound recording engineer. With a lifetime of experience in video production, he’s an indispensable advisor to the operations of Atlantic Media. Known for his skill as a technician, he’s also an artist – a wonderful resource to help us convey what our clients want to see on the screen in a way that pulls the viewer in to the story.

Video Production Awards

We don’t like to brag, but since you’re here, yes, we’re very proud of all the awards we’ve won over the years. In any field, in helps to bring accreditation and validation to what you’re doing. We think that it’s a testament to our hard-earned mastery of video production. But, we couldn’t do it all on our own. We work directly with our clients through every step of the process, making sure that what they want to see eventually comes to life on the screen. It’s a creative collaboration of the minds. We’d like to thank all our clients for their hard work too – we couldn’t have done it without you!

EMMY AWARDS
Awarded “Outstanding Entertainment Programming for Audio” Nominated twice. Awarded Achievement in Lighting and multiple nominations for Feature and Sports Feature.

TELLY AWARDS
Awarded Silver seven times.
Awarded Bronze eight times.

Wilbur Schramm Award of Excellence: a national award recognizing program excellence in the production of instructional television programs for use in K-12 classrooms in the United States.

THE VIDEOGRAPHER AWARDS
Received the Award of Excellence.
Received the Award of Distinction two times.

NH BUSINESS COMMITTEE FOR THE ARTS
Received the Small Business of the Year Award.

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded by the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce.

Atlantic Media Production Testimonials

"The power of story is powerful! Atlantic Media Productions is an organization devoted to telling those crucial perspectives reflected in the perplexities of the human condition. Having worked with Atlantic Media Productions for years, it goes without saying that their work has had a significant impact on New Hampshire, New England and the country. Without their expertise and vision for exploring and revealing the complexities of humanity through their documentary work, we, as a society and culture, would be significantly less aware of the perspectives that we all share in our communities and in our greater society. I am proud to continue to work with Atlantic Media Productions on meaningful projects that show the best of our student leadership programs like HYPE (Hosting Young Philosophy Enthusiasts) because I know that the team at Atlantic Media Productions completes their work with the highest of integrity, commitment and understanding."

~ Chris Brooks MA, MEd Souhegan High School, Amherst, NH

"We have worked with Atlantic Media for many years, and can’t say enough about their talent – they can coax fantastic quotes from anyone we have had them interview, they have an eye for the perfect shot, and they are genuinely wonderful people to work with. They have a way to take all the interviews and raw footage and – knowing what we are looking for – produce just the right video for our needs."

~ Karen Sevich Myers Community Relations, Exeter Hospital

"I have come to respect the work of Atlantic Media Productions, especially for your sensitivity on complex social issues. Your pieces are put together thoughtfully and artfully, using interviews to tell a story and raise awareness. I have never worked with another production company that can dig deep into an issue, shoot hours of footage and then come back with a near-perfect "rough cut" that nails it on tone and message."

~ Karen Ager Communications Director, Endowment for Health

"That Nancy and Brian are skilled and devoted professionals with a deep understanding of the art and practice of film will be obvious to you from the moment you start working with them. More importantly, you will feel in every moment of working with them that their minds, hearts, and souls are invested. They do not undertake any project, no matter how small, without growing and learning from it and then recycling that newfound enthusiasm back into the work in support of your vision. Working with them is a truly collaborative experience. "

~ Katie Umans Assistant Director, UNH Center for the Humanities