Houpla is a creative media studio based in Baltimore, Maryland, led by Michael Brassert and Brooke McDonald. The agency brings together a talented team of writing, design, and media professionals to deliver compelling creative solutions. Their global experience and local knowledge enable them to build brands and distinguish products across various media platforms.
Houpla specializes in multimedia projects, offering services from concept and script development through filming and postproduction to distribution and social media. They produce commercials, documentaries, corporate films, and online videos, as well as websites, print communications, and social media campaigns. The agency also provides consulting on content creation, production facilities, workflow, and training.
Notable projects include documenting Johns Hopkins Jhpiego's work worldwide and producing 'The Maryland Harvest,' a highly-rated documentary on Maryland Public Television. Houpla has also worked with over 300 media professionals in Uzbekistan as 'Master Trainers' and has developed niches in education, health, and non-profit sectors.