I write, direct, and build stories that cut through the noise.

I’m the author of The Nonprofit Narrative—a book used everywhere from classrooms to boardrooms to help organizations stop sounding bland and actually move people to act. My screenplays (Gods & Monsters, WarFyre, The Proposition) go deep on big ideas, moral tension, and why discomfort keeps audiences hooked.

I run Portnoy Media, where I help brands and nonprofits find their voice and tell stories that get results. If you need more than a marketing pep talk, you’re in the right place.

I’m also a husband, dad to three, and mentor to young creatives who want to make something real. When I’m not writing or producing, you’ll find me coaching, collaborating, or challenging the next generation to push their work further.

This site is for builders—writers, filmmakers, marketers, and anyone who wants honest, practical strategy from someone who lives it.
Let’s build something worth talking about.