Alchemist Advisory marks the evolution of Channel 8 Films — an independent firm with roots in hands-on production work that, over more than a decade, has evolved toward commercial, operational, and industry-trend advisory work that defines the practice today.
Our perspective is shaped by direct experience inside the entertainment and live events ecosystem — working across large-scale productions, asset-intensive service businesses, and multi-site commercial operations at senior levels.
Alchemist Advisory engages on topics including:
Live event and entertainment production services markets
Market fragmentation, consolidation, and competitive dynamics
Production tax incentives and regional production migration trends
AI adoption and technology strategy in entertainment and live events
Film and television production infrastructure
Equipment rental and asset-intensive operating models
Broadcast and live sports production operations
AV and entertainment technology services
Production labor, utilization, and capacity planning
Soundstage development and studio infrastructure trends
Operational transformation and multi-site service delivery