About Us

Who we are

SeaLight founder, Eric Hartmann, was just 14 when he first began video production with his first company created at the age of 17. The side-hustle quickly transformed into an award-winning company, serving major brands from Google and Comedy Central to Metallica and Pfizer. Our dedication to producing high-quality content and commitment to providing excellent client experiences has propelled SeaLight Creative to thrive across industries. Today, our clients discover that working with SeaLight is different, because of our integrity, creativity, and commitment to producing the highest quality content while putting our clients needs first. We mean it when we say we’re Focusing on You®.

Industries

Who We Serve

Small businesses, corporations, large agencies.

Since our services are customized to fit your needs, we successfully partner with businesses of all sizes across a range of industries, including small businesses, major corporations and brands, advertising agencies, and healthcare and pharmaceutical clients.

Our Story

2002

SeaLight founder, Eric Hartmann, creates his first production company, EGH Productions.

2005

Rebranded as SeaLight Entertainment, business expands to produce live comedy for a major online media network with comedian Jim Breuer.

2007

SeaLight becomes the exclusive video and social media production partner for Lazy Eyes Productions.

2008

SeaLight documents country-wide comedy tour with Lazy Eyes Productions, producing major performance projects for Comedy Central and Metallica.

2010

SeaLight partners with several advertising agencies to provide video production and motion design services.

2012

SeaLight begins offering portrait, headshot, and event photography.

2013

SeaLight expands its award-winning video production services to provide photography services to a range of agency and business clients.

2015

SeaLight introduces signature cinematic wedding films, which quickly surge in demand.

2016

SeaLight opens Peapack, NJ studio location with state-of-the-art film editing bay and full-service photo studio.

2019

SeaLight begins offering turnkey live-streaming services.

2020

On track for major growth, SeaLight responded to this unprecedented year by offering select remote and live-streaming services to meet client needs. To help better serve customers, SeaLight also expanded their brand family:

SeaLight Creative (serving business clients’ video production and photography)
Hartmann Photo & Films (serving family portraits and celebration/wedding films).

2021

SeaLight launches new websites for both of our brands.

So what does 'SeaLight' mean?

Ah, the question we hear the most.

EGH Productions was rebranded in 2005 to create a more professional business identity. Eric wanted a new company name with something that meant the world to him: his family.

He’s been vacationing with his family since he was 3-years-old to one of the most iconic family beaches in New Jersey, Long Beach Island. What was originally named SeaLight Entertainment with a red and white lighthouse signifying Barnegat Lighthouse, has now changed 16 years later to SeaLight Creative with a fresh look.

While still holding our core values, the significance of the lighthouse remains true: A lighthouse is meant to guide vessels safely into and out of the harbor at any time of day.

So in a clamshell, we at SeaLight see ourselves as your guidance to help you navigate the path to success in your business. *Mic drop*