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.

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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

Executive Producer Services

STANDARD

$ 1,500

  • Strip Board Scheduling
  • Cast Scheduling
  • Line Item Budgeting
  • Coverage and Feedback
Sample Breakdown

VALUE

$ 2,250

  • 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

PREMIUM

$ 3,750

  • 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
  • Line Item Budgeting
  • Comprehensive Pitch Deck
  • Preliminary Finance Plan
Sample Consultation

PRO

$ 7,750

  • In-Depth Coverage & Creative Feedback and Detailed Script Notes
  • 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
  • Line Item Budgeting
  • Comprehensive Pitch Deck
  • Financial Modeling & Optimized Finance Plan
  • Executive Consultation
  • Legal, Sales & Production Contract Templates
  • Introductions to Talent Agencies for Cast Attachments
  • Introductions to Sales Agents & Distribution partners
Sample Package

  Deliverables process typically takes 3-6 weeks

Creative Development Services

STANDARD

$ 2,500

  • Script polish

VALUE

$ 5,000

  • Page 1 re-write
  • 2 creative meetings (1 pre-re-write and 1 post-re-write)

PREMIUM

$ 10,000+

  • Multiple rounds of re-writes
  • Professional polishing
  • Consolidated creative coverage and feedback
  • Weekly creative meetings
(Actual pricing determined after a complimentary assessment of the material)

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
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“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 GreeneFilm & Network TV Producer
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“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 SamaExecutive TV & Film Producer
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“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 PeterFilm Producer
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“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 EddyDirector of COYOTE feature film
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“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 CollinsFilm producer & director
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“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 BrandtFilm & TV Producer
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“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 LevineProducer & Manager
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“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 FjellmanFilm producer & director
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“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 RuizFilm producer
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“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 Feathersonstar of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY