Blue Barn Creative

Commercial Production

Short-form ads that earn attention without buying it twice.

We run full commercial productions end-to-end for brands and agencies. Every spot is treated like a small film, because that's what it takes to get noticed.

What is commercial video production?

Commercial video production is short-form advertising designed to perform on paid media — social ads, broadcast spots, OTT campaigns, and connected-TV placements. Blue Barn produces commercials for brands and agencies who need every second to land, treating each spot like a small film rather than a transactional asset. Talent fees and media buys are handled separately; we produce the films.

Carlos Foster directing on a commercial production set

Carlos Foster

Director & Co-Owner

Stephen Alberts setting up a shot on location in downtown San Diego

Stephen Alberts

Director of Photography & Co-Owner

Full-Service Production

From Brief to Final Delivery

When you want Blue Barn at the helm — handling strategy, creative direction, crew, and post — this is that engagement. You bring the business goal. We bring the plan, the production, and the finished film. A Blue Barn co-founder is on every production day, unless otherwise agreed.

What's included

Creative Development

Concept, scripting, casting, and creative direction built around your brief.

Full Production Crew

Director, DP, audio, lighting, and PAs — scaled to the shoot.

On-Location or Studio Direction

We scout, coordinate, and direct the production day.

Post-Production

Editing, color, sound design, and motion graphics handled in-house — with finished assets and project elements deliverable to your in-house team for finalization.

Multi-Platform Deliverables

Every cut your campaign needs — 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and beyond.

Co-Founder on Every Production Day

A Blue Barn co-founder on set for every full-service engagement, unless otherwise agreed.

Stephen Alberts operating RED camera on Summer Fridays commercial set
Actress holds Blue Barn Creative and Manscaped slate on set
Actress on Manscaped commercial set with boom mic overhead
I want to thank you again for the amazing experience and team. It was a seamless operation and I couldn't have asked for more.

AJ Jaimes

Video Producer, Facilitron

Our Work

Commercial Video Samples

Victorinox — I.N.O.X. Forged to Resist

Victorinox — I.N.O.X. Forged to Resist

Summer Fridays — Silk Nourishing Body Lotion

Summer Fridays — Silk Nourishing Body Lotion

Evolve AI — App Video

Evolve AI — App Video

CitroTech — Wildfire Defense Spot

CitroTech — Wildfire Defense Spot

Jerry Insurance — Wasted Money

Jerry Insurance — Wasted Money

Sunday Scaries — Big Spoon CBD

Sunday Scaries — Big Spoon CBD

Commercial Production FAQs

What types of commercial videos do you produce?

We produce social media ads, FAQ and educational video series, short-form brand spots, TV and broadcast commercials, product demonstration videos, and multi-platform ad campaigns.

Do you work with ad agencies and brands directly?

Both. We work with brands directly on full-service commercial production, and we partner with agencies and in-house creative teams who bring the strategy and need a production studio to execute. Either way, the work is owner-led from brief to final cut.

How much does commercial video production cost?

Commercial production tiers start at $5,950 for The Commercial Spot. The Commercial Campaign starts at $13,500 for a coordinated set of short ads. Broadcast-quality work starts at $32,500. Pure motion graphics or animation projects typically range from $5,500 to $10,000. See the pricing page for full details.

Are talent fees and media placement included?

Talent fees and buyouts are billed separately when projects involve hired talent. We produce the films; we don't place media — that's where your media agency comes in.

Need crew without full creative direction?

We also offer Crew for Hire as a separate service for agencies, production companies, and brands that already have the creative covered and need professional crew on set.

More questions? See our full FAQ →

Video Roadmap

Short-form ads need a long-form plan.

A paid strategy engagement for buyers who want to map the right plan before committing a production budget. $1,500 (Standard) / $2,500 (Extended). Credits 100% toward production within 180 days.

Learn about the Roadmap →

Most clients book production directly. That's a fine path too.

Let's Talk About Your Production

Whether you need us at the helm or just on set, tell us what you're working on and we'll tell you exactly how we can help.