Everyone has a story. We help you tell it.
Portland Media Center is committed to democratizing access to media tools, encouraging creative collaboration, supporting free expression, and strengthening civic engagement. We give everyone, regardless of skill level or financial means, the chance to have a voice through media.
Forty years of local voices.
PMC was founded in 1986 by a consortium of nonprofit organizations, led by Maine Medical Center, the University of Southern Maine and the City of Portland, as a regional community cable channel for area nonprofits to reach Greater Portland on Channel 5.
Ever since, we’ve been finding new ways to put media access, production, education and networking in the hands of the community. Our latest is Civic IQ, an initiative to help Greater Portland residents build their media literacy and join the civic conversation.
Meet the team.
The folks behind the cameras, the booking calendar and the coffee pot. Say hi, they don’t bite.
Nate Eldridge
Nate has worked as a visual storyteller for over two decades. As a photographer, director and producer he has traveled the world looking for and creating the narratives that drive the human condition. Arriving at Portland Media Center in 2025, he has hopes of transforming the institution into the media hub and storytelling center he believes it should be. Everyone has a story to tell, and Portland Media Center will help you tell it.
nate@portlandmedia.org
Patty Dugal
Patricia has been with PMC since September 2020 and brings 20 years of nonprofit experience. Previously, she worked as a finance manager for Legal Services for the Elderly and the Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. She is a graduate of Bentley University. Patricia lives in the Old Port with her husband, Curt, and a Golden Retriever named Casco.
patricia@portlandmedia.org
Michael Gagne
Michael joined Portland Media Center in the summer of 2026 after nearly three decades in commercial television. A skilled creative image maker, he is a solid lead behind our production team. He understands that producing is getting it done. Michael is can-do. He is also a licensed drone pilot and will soon be leading our Aerial Drone Workshops as well as editing and studio production.
michael@portlandmedia.org
Jenna Horner
Jenna holds her BA and MA in art history and communications from McGill University, and has worked in nonprofit development and creative agencies for over a decade. Her nonprofit experience includes organizations that enhance outdoor equity, support healthcare for veterans, women and LGBTQ+ individuals, first-nations oral history preservation, and youth development. She believes art and communication are vital to community well-being, and hopes to build the community of storytellers at Portland Media Center.
jenna@portlandmedia.org
Brendon McDonald
Brendon specializes in video production, camera work, lighting and editing as a producer at Portland Media Center. He is a graduate of the New England School of Communications.
brendon@portlandmedia.org
Dustin Edwards
Dustin, a producer and editor, is driven by a lifelong love for editing and connecting with people. He dedicates himself to sharing the creative voices of others with the world. His work is a vital part of what makes PMC the premier destination for public access, and for bringing your dreams to life.
dustin@portlandmedia.org
Victoria Symington
Victoria began her involvement with Portland Media Center as a student intern for the New Youth Times Initiative. After the original intensive concluded, she was hired as a production assistant and continues to learn the trade and spread the joy of Portland Media Center.
victoria@portlandmedia.org
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