About Port McCormick

Creative Studio & Strategic Production, Led by Danny McCormick

Experiential storytelling meets executional excellence.

Los Angeles

I build experiences people line up for.

I'm an experiential producer who's spent the last decade turning ambitious brand ideas into real-world experiences people actually remember.

Airbnb Dreamhouses. Pop culture activations. Immersive builds that need to look perfect and open on time. I work at the intersection of vision and execution: the place where creative ambition meets timelines, budgets, and the hard truth of what's actually possible.

I bring structure to chaos, calm to complex builds, and a steady hand to projects that need both soul and stamina.

What I Do

Experiential Production

End-to-end production for branded events, pop-ups, and immersive builds. Logistics, timelines, vendor coordination, creative integration, and on-site leadership that keeps everything moving. I've managed projects from $500K to $7M+.

Location Sourcing & Scouting

I find spaces that feel inevitable once you see them. Iconic landmarks, hidden gems, or cinematic backdrops that make the concept click into place. International experience across Tokyo, Colombia, and beyond.

Creative Strategy & Execution

I help sharpen raw ideas into executable plans. Bridging storytelling, brand identity, and production reality. I know the difference between a good idea and one that actually works in the real world.

On-Site Leadership

I run show sites. Managing teams, coordinating departments, solving problems in real-time, and keeping the vision intact when the pressure's on.

Recent Work

Airbnb X-Mansion (Senior Producer, Verb)

Sourced the hero location and led build operations for this ambitious 11-room X-Men '97 fan experience. Managed fabrication partners, scenic teams, and elite artists to deliver a cinematic transformation that became one of Airbnb's most talked-about activations.

Airbnb Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse (Senior Producer, Verb)

Led on-site operations and guest experience for this record-breaking cultural moment. When it went viral and the world showed up, I kept the team steady and the experience flawless.

Amazon Prime Video – Mr. & Mrs. Smith HiHi Campaign (Senior Producer, Verb)

Produced a sleek, high-touch espionage-meets-luxury activation, including leading a halftime stunt at Barclays Center during a live NBA game. Furries, a supermodel, perfectly timed execution.

Airbnb Icons Program (Contributing Producer, Verb)

Contributed to this award-winning global campaign. Bronze Lion at Cannes, Silver Clio. Produced multiple high-profile activations that redefined Airbnb's experiential strategy.

HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video & More

Produced large-scale brand activations for leading entertainment and consumer brands across LA, New York, and Miami.

Why Hire Me?

I understand the difference between a good idea and one that actually works in the real world. I know how to scout a location that photographs like a dream and permits like a nightmare. I've managed complex builds, tight timelines, and high-stakes executions while keeping creative vision intact.

I bring creative intuition, production rigor, and the kind of calm leadership that makes hard projects feel manageable. If you're building something that matters, something people will photograph, talk about, or remember, I know how to make it real.

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