We are building a focused slate of prestige drama and elevated thrillers developed with both creative integrity and real-world market awareness. Each project is conceived at a realistic scale, designed to travel internationally, and shaped to align with the current premium theatrical and streaming landscape.
Our work prioritizes character-driven storytelling, disciplined budgets, and narratives that resonate across cultures without sacrificing specificity. The goal is not volume, but precision - films that are artistically ambitious, commercially credible, and thoughtfully positioned for long-term value.
• Story-first development with clear tonal and audience positioning
• Budgets designed for efficiency, sustainability, and executional control
• Projects developed with international co-production and sales in mind
• A balance of prestige storytelling and elevated genre appeal
• Long-term career focus rather than single-project outcomes
We are seeking representation and creative partnerships grounded in taste, trust, and strategic alignment - collaborators who value both the artistic process and the realities of the marketplace.
For those interested in a deeper look at the slate philosophy, development logic, and positioning framework, we have prepared a concise overview available below.
Eight23 Films develops prestige drama and elevated thrillers with a disciplined, execution-first approach. Projects are designed within calibrated budget tiers ($1.5–10M), balancing creative ambition with realistic production strategy, international market awareness, and flexible distribution pathways.
The slate prioritizes character-driven storytelling, controlled scope, and thoughtful festival and platform positioning, with development informed by prior experience delivering a completed feature that navigated awards recognition and international distribution.
Detailed information regarding production strategy, budget frameworks, and participation structures is available in the informational overview below.
To explore investment opportunities, co-production models, or partnership conversations, please schedule a private meeting below.