Stephen Mastrocola is an Executive Producer at Buffalo 8, the sister company to Bondit Media Capital (best known for financing such films as Woman of the Hour, Terrifier 3, and SXSW winner Bob Trevino Likes It), where he oversees a wide slate of independent films, providing strategic guidance on financing, production, and distribution. Stephen brings that same commitment to championing innovative, director-driven work in his role.

Prior to joining Buffalo 8, Stephen co-founded Static Films in 2021, an LA-based production company dedicated to launching emerging voices and first-time feature directors. In its first two years, Static Films produced five features and several shorts, often finding creative pathways to bring independent films to market. Their work has screened at numerous festivals including the Austin Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, Dances With Films, Palm Springs ShortsFest, RiverRun Independent Film Festival, and Aspen ShortsFest.

His most recent feature as an Executive Producer, Dog Years, starring Leah Lewis and Xolo Maridueña, wrapped principal photography earlier this year and is set for a 2026 release. Since then, he has executive-produced 4 more yet-to-be-announced feature films all helmed by first or second-time feature directors in all set for 2026 releases.