About
Mythic Content
Mythic Content is dedicated to bringing stories to life to entertain, to inform or to convey a brand ideal. We are a creative hub, a network of professionals developed over a decades long career in production. Focusing the right combination of talent, we use the power of storytelling to connect, engage, and inspire.
Whether its shepherding a script or concept, or building brand aligned content, we have the team to bring creative visions to life.
About Jake
Founder Jake Zortman began his career with a camera on his shoulder, capturing sports, documentaries, and long-form features for broadcast television. He quickly expanded into writing and producing sports magazine shows and branded content before shifting his focus to cinematography.
Over time, Jake built a reputation for crafting visually rich, emotionally grounded stories—earning credits on hundreds of commercials, promos, campaigns, documentaries, and mixed-media projects for major studios, networks, and global production companies.
In 2002, Jake launched BackFocus, a Santa Monica-based production company that allowed him to continue working at a high level while prioritizing life at home. With two young sons, he made a conscious decision to build a business that balanced creative ambition with family presence.
At BackFocus, Jake filled many roles—DP, director, producer—leading teams and delivering work across formats, genres, and platforms. With decades of hands-on, on-set experience, he understands every nut and bolt that goes into building a story from the ground up.
In 2024, Jake published his debut novel, "The Rise of The Legends," a middle grade adventure that blends thrilling storytelling with educational themes. It launched a growing transmedia world that now includes literacy programs, summer camps, and edutainment content in development. His second project, "The Adam Chronicles"—a YA speculative sci-fi duology—is currently out for representation and being actively shopped for development.
Mythic Content is the natural evolution of Jake’s creative path—a studio dedicated to developing and producing bold, enduring stories across fiction, nonfiction, and branded content. With a network of trusted collaborators and a passion for story at every level, Jake is focused on creating content that resonates deeply, connects across generations, and stands the test of time.
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