B8 Executive and Creative Development Services

B8 Services offers comprehensive budgeting, scheduling, business and financial forecasting, along with tailored consulting and Executive Producer support for any budget level + genre.

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Buffalo 8 Video Series

Buffalo creates educational experiences to better serve producers, projects and companies with their production needs.

Development Services Overview

Executive Services Overview

Why Choose Us

Clients choose us to help navigate the initial, often complex stages of film development + production, alleviating the heavy lifting while preserving full control over their intellectual property. We don’t operate as traditional production companies that take over projects or IP; rather, we provide expert guidance and resources tailored to the unique needs of each project given our extensive and world class experience.

By outsourcing the early development and strategic planning to us, creators can focus on their creative vision, knowing they have a trusted partner to facilitate critical steps in the process.

Our service model is distinct from those where producers control or finance a film on behalf of the creator. Instead, our clients retain the freedom and flexibility to guide their project as they envision it, with our support dedicated solely to enhancing their path forward.

Executive Producer Services

Standard

$1,950

  • Sales estimates
  • Financial modeling
Buffalo 8 Productions LLC and BondIt LLC are hereby indemnified and released from any liability resulting from these sales estimates and projections. As neither Buffalo 8 nor BondIt are sales agents, the estimates and models provided are explicitly speculative for modeling purposes only.
Sample Breakdown

Value

$3,250

  • Strip Board Scheduling
  • Cast Scheduling
  • Top Sheet Budget
  • Coverage and Feedback
Sample Breakdown

Premium

$4,450

  • In-Depth Coverage & Creative Feedback
* After receiving creative feedback, clients are given the option to do a script adjustment before beginning document creation
  • Strip Board Scheduling
  • Cast Scheduling
  • Top Sheet Budget
  • Comprehensive Pitch Deck
  • Preliminary Finance Plan
Sample Consultation

Pro

Most Popular

$9,950

  • In Depth Coverage & Creative Feedback and Detailed Script Notes
  • Development Guidance
  • Comprehensive Pitch Deck
  • Executive Consultation
  • Pitching to Talent Agencies for Cast Attachments
  • Pitching to Sales Agents & Distribution Partners

Max

$12,950

  • In-Depth Coverage & Creative Feedback
  • Detailed Script Notes & Executive Guidance
*After receiving creative feedback, clients are given the option to do a script adjustment before beginning document creation
  • Strip Board Scheduling
  • Cast Scheduling
  • Top Sheet Budgeting
  • Comprehensive Pitch Deck
  • Financial Modeling & Optimized Finance Plan
  • Executive Consultation
  • Pitching to Talent Agencies for Cast Attachments
  • Pitching to Sales Agents & Distribution partners
Sample Package

Deliverables process typically takes 3-6 weeks

Creative Development Services

Creative

Contact for Pricing

Custom designed for projects requiring more advanced creative assistance: adapting existing IP (into TV, film, podcast, etc.), projects that require rewrites / adjustments or projects that are already underway and need further guidance. WHETHER A SIMPLE CREATIVE ASSESSMENT, MARKET ANALYSIS, CRAFTING TREATMENTS OR LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP FOR PROJECT PACKAGING — THE CREATIVE TIER ALLOWS FOR CONSTANT COMMUNICATION AND PROGRESS TO AVOID “DEVELOPMENT BLACK HOLES” WHILE SEEKING NO OWNERSHIP IN THE IP.
  • SOURCE MATERIAL (BOOK, PODCAST, ARTICLE, TREATMENT) THROUGH DEVELOPMENT
  • Macro assessment of content and potential opportunities
  • Report assessing existing IP, highlighting potential items for development
  • General creative outline for ideas selected for development
  • Treatments & comprehensive pitch decks
  • Attachment explorations for talent
  • Pitch meetings at networks/buyers
  • Weekly progress report via email; catch-up calls and in-person consultations depending on length of project
  • Consultation with b8 Services & BondIt Media CAPITAL for other assistance
  • Introduction TO WORKING PARTNERS AT CAA, WME, UTA, ICM, GERSH, ETC.

Not sure you’ll need everything in a certain package tier?

Let us know, and we’d be happy to structure an a la carte package perfectly tailored to your specific project

b8 Services has been integral in developing two of my feature film projects and has been working hand in hand with me on budgets, scheduling and financing for the films. There input and expertise is always spot-on and it’s a pleasure working with such a great group of people.
Mike Greene
Film & Network TV Producer
The team at b8 Services is my first stop on each of my independent feature films. I trust their judgement and guidance in regards to areas pertaining to budgeting, production and financing and look forward to continued success with them by my side.
Franco Sama
Executive TV & Film Producer
I enjoyed working with Joe and his team at Buffalo 8. They offer a very unique service that I haven’t seen anywhere else. They provided my production with a budget, a schedule, and best of all, a business plan. The plan was very well thought out, and showed me how to take advantage of rebates and tax deductions. I hope to continue working with Joe and his team on future projects.
Ervin Peter
Film Producer
b8 Services consistently provides professional, efficient and creative solutions for any type of production challenge. Their honest, hands-on approach goes unrivaled in this industry making them the most important ally of all: one that is trustworthy.
Joe Eddy
Director of COYOTE feature film
The b8 Services team consists of very passionate and hardworking professionals. They are outside the box thinkers that never fail to deliver for their clients.
Jeff Collins
Film producer & director
I am truly happy with the services of b8 Services. They created a Budget for my feature film, as well as a strong Business Plan. And, they did so in a timely manner. Without hesitation, I plan on utilizing b8 Services for their production services as well.
Marie Brandt
Film & TV Producer
The b8 Services team took our portfolio of concepts and ideas packaged, pitched and found homes for them. From film and television distribution, editing, and financing their team has the expertise and connections to ensure your project is realized.
Laurel Levine
Producer & Manager
“It has been a pleasure working with b8 Services. Joe Aliberti and Justin Lothrop were efficient in the services provided, addressing each of my questions / concerns with helpful advice and an expert knowledge of the business. The budget, schedule and business plan for my film look great and I can’t thank them enough. I appreciate their service, and look forward to a continued relationship in the future. Thank you b8 Services.”
Aaron Fjellman
Film producer & director
b8 Services has a great crew among them. Joe Aliberti and Justin Lothrop have been such a pleasure to work with. They both make you feel at ease and address every question and concern with knowledge, ease and professionalism. The service provided by b8 Services has been amazing and I look forward to a long lasting relationship with them. Thank you so much.
Amanda Ruiz
Film producer
Luke Taylor and everyone at b8 Services were so knowledgeable and easy to work with. They really guided us through the process of putting together a budget and business plan and the end result was a body of material that truly represented our project and vision. I hope our creative paths continue to cross in the future!
Katie Featherson
star of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY

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  • 1639 11th St. #160
  • Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • (213) 204-6552
  • info@bondit.us
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FAQ

Getting Started with B8 Services

B8 Services are suited for early stage producers through veterans looking to further the development or structuring, financing, packaging or selling of a film or TV project.

B8 Services reviews each project to determine three critical components:

  • Unique / originality of concept
  • Marketability within the current media landscape
  • Strength of the team and current package

B8 Services is able to tailor our services to best suit projects of any size, genre or need.

B8 Services requests the script, packaging / presentation documents and any current attachments to begin the process.

B8 Services always works to include the requested packaging elements. While there may be instances that this makes the project a more difficult “sell” our team remains honest / transparent with this process.

No, B8 Services is assessing project engagement on three levels:

  1. Reviewing the material to determine there is quality and commercial value in the project.
  2. Assessing whether the project is well suited for the B8 Services suite of services, relationships, and process.
  3. Determining if the team involved in the project are well suited for a B8 Services partnership.

Working process with B8 Services

Buffalo 8 is not currently looking to option material but has worked with B8 Service client projects in the past all the way through successful productions as producers when appropriate.

B8 does not take ownership in any B8 Service projects but is engaged as a work-for-hire contractor.

B8 has an in-house Head of Development Services experienced in development, production, financing and sales who will oversee the daily communications.

B8 Services generally turns around the first draft of materials within 2-4 weeks depending on the complexity of the project needs.

B8 has worked on projects ranging from Sundance winners (2016’s “AS YOU ARE” and “LITTLE MEN”) to Academy Award Winning directed features (Rob Reiner’s “BEING CHARLIE”) to fully packaged and produced projects that began as B8 Service packages and evolved in to production (“LAND OF LEOPOLD”).

  • The first direct answer would be that as a company B8 have produced 50 feature projects (see IMDB list here) which is a result of projects B8 have developed, others that B8 have partnered on and others yet that B8 have worked with to help packaging through the Services Divisions.
  • The second direct answer would be that as a financing company at BondIt Media Capital (B8’s sister company) we’ve participated in the financing of over 250+ feature projects (see IMDB list here) which is also a similar result of being approached by producers with packaged projects ready to proceed while others need us to help guide the process.
  • The major distinction between projects that end up successful vs. those that are not generally comes down the ability of the producers to be reasonable, flexible and realistic in how they approach the marketplace at any given time with the package / resources / team they have assembled.
  • B8 Services have a high success rate (greater than 50%) when working with producers who are willing to be partners in the process vs. dictators. Simply, B8 Services has created a lot of content and want to continue producing significant work but guaranteeing a project’s green lighting success would be misleading so we remain conservative in our feedback.

B8 Services keeps clients looped in on email, phone and in person discussions across the board and engaged to make all decisions as a joint team..

B8 Services has worked with hundreds of companies and producers in a collaborative fashion and welcomes partners who are well suited to move the project forward.

B8 Services work to prepare each project for senior debt financing (pre-sales, tax credits, limited gap) at BondIt Media Capital. In the event the project is not the right for BondIt, B8 Services will work to re-position the project elsewhere.

Guaranteeing financing for a project is simply not possible but guaranteeing that a project will be fully prepared for presentations to the right / best suited sales, packaging and financing partners is the B8 Services guarantee.

Financials of B8 Services

B8 Services is a small and dynamic team that has fixed costs with preparing projects for the marketplace. Further, the landscape of independent producing has changed and therefore a commitment from B8 Service to engage in the project is mutually fulfilled with the service retainer.

B8 Services requires full payment of the retainer (similar to a law firm) prior to engaging in service work.

B8 Services’ upfront retainer fee is the only cost incurred to the production / producers.

B8 Services welcomes the tailoring and specifying of how best the services can assist each unique project.

B8 Services requires up front payment to engage in any third party project.

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