Robert Freiri,
Gateway Center of Monterey County

"I highly recommend Mike Buffo and House of 8 Media for any video project you may have. A year ago, we entrusted Mike with creating a video to portray the 60-year legacy of Gateway Center, capturing our past, present work, and future aspirations. Mike’s expertise shone through as he guided us through the production process, offering valuable insights on interviews, settings, and messaging. The end result was a phenomenal legacy video that resonated with our audience and amplified our brand presence across various platforms. We premiered the video at our 60th Anniversary Gala and it was loved by all attendees. Mike seamlessly translated our visions into impactful visuals, demonstrating his creativity and professionalism. Additionally, his team delivered compelling 60-second reels for our social media outreach and an on-point video for our annual dinner this year. Mike’s kind heart, collaborative nature, and remarkable talent make him a top choice for any video project. Thanks to the exceptional videos produced by Mike and his team, we were able to raise significant funds for our nonprofit. A true gem in the industry, I wholeheartedly endorse Mike and House of 8 Media. "

Kayse McGovern,
MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

"Mike made himself available for our project on relatively short notice, was incredibly kind and patient with me when I was explaining my project (despite my lack of creative tech knowledge), was able to capture and articulate the vision for our project perfectly, and was prepared, professional, and timely when it came to executing. Bonus: he was fun and personable, and we really thoroughly enjoyed working with him. He’s good company, which is always nice!!! I cannot recommend him enough.

As an aside – we flew in from across the country and were hiring a local for a few hours of project filming, “sight unseen.” We’d already done this in several other locations, and compared to our other experiences hiring in the other locations, Mike was a true breath of fresh air. The difference was immediately evident, and we were genuinely thrilled to have found a professional like him. If our project budget allowed, we’d fly him to every site for the project we’re working on. "

Jared Jackson,
Creating demand since 2010

"Michael exemplifies what a true professional is. His videography is exceptional and the infrastructure for his live event production is beyond anything in the industry.
During our partnership, he was never late for video meetings, (something I cannot say for myself) and he always expressed his thoughts, opinions, and expertise in his field in a very articulate way to better hone in marketing efforts.
His work speaks for itself but as someone who works with dozens of small and mid-sized businesses, Michael is one of those breeds of rare entrepreneurs and business owners you should consider yourself lucky you’ve worked with this kind of passionate individual. "

Kelly Sorenson,
Executive Director of Ventana Wildlife Society

"I hired Mike Buffo of House of 8 Media as a Director of Photography/Producer to create our organization’s first documentary film series to educate people about the ongoing efforts to recover the California Condor to the wild so we could reach a broader audience. Mike is absolutely wonderful to work with. He actually over-delivered and we ended up with a 64-minute, three-part documentary series and a 20-minute short-film version. He taught my team a great deal about video production along the way and was a good communicator throughout the project. I highly recommend Mike and everyone at House of 8 Media for your next documentary project! "

Kontrena McPheter,
Interim

"Michael, of House of 8 media, was hired to produce an event for Mental Health Awareness month this past May for Interim. Michael was very attentive answering all questions I had regarding the video production process. He worked with us step-by-step to produce an excellent production for our award ceremony. He has high work ethics, he knows his product and how to deliver it "

Madison McNamara,
Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County

"Mike produced an incredible video for my nonprofit’s marketing campaign, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. He worked closely with me and one of our residents to ensure the story felt authentic and aligned perfectly with our mission. His attention to detail and ability to capture the most impactful angles truly brought our vision to life. Watching the behind the scenes process was fascinating, but seeing the final edited video was even more impressive and it exceeded all expectations. I would absolutely work with Mike again and highly recommend both him and his talented editor, Jules, for any of your video production needs! "