About Us
Big Buddha Productions is a film and television production company, with offices in Northern California, Nashville Tennessee and Montreal, Quebec. We are a group of Dedicated, Award Winning, Working Artists. Our founder came from the world of photography where one still moment had to say it all. While these images held true to the stories they told, there was much more to be explored in the vast and ever evolving world of motion. Founded in 2011, Big Buddha Productions got off to a good start with our television campaign for Rideout Health, being chosen among the 3 most memorable and popular commercials running throughout all Northern California Television, in an independent survey conducted by My58 TV. These first three years have been very good to us and we consider ourselves Fortunate, even Lucky. But we also realize that one can create their own Luck. Hard work, listening to our clients, staying ahead of the market while utilizing the latest technology and working with the finest artists in the industry, has gotten us to where we are today. We are grateful and want to share the luck. We are Big Buddha Productions and that's our story. Let us tell yours.
Mission
Vision
Values
Our story is how well we tell yours
Our Services
We Consult, Write, Produce, Direct, Shoot and Edit motion projects of all sizes. We are well positioned to handle small to medium sized independent films as well as television productions of any kind. We also specialize in Commercials, Industrials, Instructionals, Music Videos and all other forms of motion and still content. We have deep resources and work with the best Graphic Designers, Web Builders and Social Media Experts in the industry.
This is our bread and butter.
Big Buddha Productions has the capabilities to take your brand from vision to conception. We guide you through the process of turning your vision into reality and deliver a full branding package that you will be proud to share with the world.
Video
Photography
Casting
By telling your story, we help you solidify your brand and communicate your value proposition to the world.
We coordinate branding through agency partners to give you the full spectrum of services. No part of your story will be left untold.
Design
Value Proposition
Copy-writing
Now that you’ve built your company and solidified your brand, it’s time to show it to the world. We can help.
Already have a PR company? Great! We make wonderful partners.
Online Strategy
Media Buys
Social Promotion
portfolio
How We Work
What's the Point?
What's the role of marketing and advertising, why do this? To promote consumption? Change perception?
What's the Ultimate Goal of This Project, Brand Voice?
Yes! Ultimately, every campaign is meant to build Brand. Your Brand Voice cannot be established, reinforced or heard unless you have an intelligent, strategically planned course of action. Committing, the first step, is the hardest. Good news is, the more you promote, and promote well, the greater the return.
Who Are We Talking To?
Who is your target demographic, psychographic, and behaviors? Knowing your audience is crucial. We are plugged in and connected to all things related to consumer/human behavior. You have one voice. It's our job to make it heard, to direct you to your audience.
Who Do You Trust?
We are in this for the long haul, so we treat this business as a marathon, not a sprint. So we choose our work carefully. If we take you on as a client, we believe in you and your product. And if you believe in something, it is very, very hard to lose.
What's the Single-Minded Thing We Should Say?
What's the most important thing your customers should know? We are keen observers of truth. We use its power to light the way. We make a seamless connection to your company and your product. Then, with Zen-like precision, we bring your message to life and surgically deliver it to the exact audience it is intended for. We follow through by measuring outreach, satisfaction and overall effectiveness.
Let's Get Started!
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Check out our work!
Vimeo LibraryBuddha Heads
We're family owned and operated. The youngest generation has been behind and in front of a camera since they were born. It's kind of in our genes.
Dean Tokuno
CEO, FounderChloe Tokuno
Executive Producer | Media Buyer | Advertising PlannerAmy Harris
Marketing | Casting Director | ProducerRaúl Gonzo
DP | Director of PhotographyBrandon Fraley
DP | Director of PhotographyDylan Wright
AC | Camera OperatorElgen Wood
Key GripSly Espinoza
GafferFelicia Gomez
Stylist | Set DesignThe Reel Deal
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We would love to hear from you, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us