Portal A Interactive is a new media company that specializes in online video production and distribution. Since our debut on the information superhighway in 2005, we’ve created successful web shows, produced viral smash hits, lost a sizable amount of money at the dog tracks, and gained clients in areas as diverse as entertainment and education.

Our core team, consisting of Kai Hasson, Nate Houghteling, and Will Houghteling (no relation, insane coincidence), is based in Santa Monica, CA, where we’re currently finishing up client projects and developing new ideas for original shows.

We hope you check back to this site often, as we will be updating it daily with our most recent work, posts about the growth of our start-up, and insightful commentary about the wide world of internet video. As always, thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy the site.

Past Projects

• Vocab Videos: Portal A was contracted by A-List Education to produce 500 short videos to teach students vocabulary commonly found on the SAT.
• Huge In Asia: A travel show in Southeast Asia that documented Nate and Kai’s attempts to become Asian celebrities. Over its eight-month run, HIA built up a steady following and the pair sold many of their episodes to Lonely Planet TV.
• Ghostride the Volvo: This short about the A’s move to Fremont became a cult classic and has been viewed over 2 million times on YouTube.
• Damn It Feels Good To Be A Banker: This rap battle between bankers and consultants was a viral hit on Wall Street and found its way onto numerous finance blogs.
• BathTubYoga: While still in college, Kai co-produced one of the earliest online sitcoms.