Get to Know Us
Meet the team behind Blue Barn Creative
Two filmmakers who like the work and like the people we do it for. We help companies say what they mean on camera, because a confused customer is no customer at all. Every project gets the two of us, plus a crew we've worked with for years.
Stephen Alberts
Co-Founder · Director of Photography · Producer
Stephen runs the camera and the finish. On set he's the director of photography: the lighting, the lens, the look. In post he does the color grade, the sound mix, and the last pass of editing that makes a film feel finished. When photography is booked, he shoots the stills too. He also leads and trains the Blue Barn videographers, and sets the production standards the crew works to.
He is, by his partners' account, finicky about details. Early on they'd rag him for it. The result is the thing clients notice first: the films look more expensive than they cost to make.
What you get because of Stephen: work you'll be proud to put your name on, and a finish that doesn't need a second pass.
Carlos Foster
Co-Founder · Creative Manager · Producer
Both Stephen and Carlos take the first calls to help customers strategize. Once a project is green-lit, Carlos runs it: he sets it up, guides it from kickoff to delivery, and is the person you'll talk to most. On set he's the producer and director, handling the talent and the day. In post he builds the story, the architecture and the assembly edit, before the editors take it the rest of the way.
Shoot days with Carlos run on time and feel relaxed, which is why people on camera say things they wouldn't say to a stranger. He's a kind and thoughtful person, and it shows in how clients are treated.
What you get because of Carlos: a project that stays on track without you managing it, and a crew that wants to get your vision right.
Our Crew
The people behind the work.
We're a small studio by design — but on set, we bring a network of trusted operators who've worked alongside us for years. Cinematographers, sound engineers, editors, hair and makeup artists, and production coordinators who know how we work and hold the same standards we do.
When you hire Blue Barn, you're not getting a rotating cast of strangers. You're getting a team that's been doing this together long enough to have a shorthand — and the experience to handle whatever the day brings.
Our Story
We built Blue Barn out of a love for storytelling, filmmaking, and doing things differently.
Blue Barn Creative was founded by three television industry veterans — Stephen Alberts, Carlos Foster, and Vic Alavi — who first met while working together at a local cable network. As they collaborated, they discovered a shared frustration with an industry culture that often prioritized speed and volume over thoughtful storytelling and quality work. They believed there was a better way.
Stephen brought a sharp editorial eye and a refined visual sensibility shaped by his experience in New York's beauty and production world. Carlos, a California native and filmmaker, brought a producer's mindset and a passion for directing stories with clarity and heart. Vic, an entrepreneur and creative visionary, had built a successful photography studio in London before moving to San Diego, where his perspective, humor, and bold imagination helped shape the spirit of Blue Barn from the very beginning.
Together, they built a creative partnership rooted in trust, curiosity, and craftsmanship. Each founder wore many hats — producing, directing, filming, designing, and problem-solving — and that versatility became part of Blue Barn Creative's DNA.
In 2012, Blue Barn Creative was officially born.
From the start, the goal was never just to make beautiful videos. It was to create an experience where clients felt seen, supported, and proud of the story they were telling. That philosophy still guides our work today.
Over the years, Blue Barn Creative has partnered with brands across a wide range of industries, helping them create professional content that resonates with the right audience, educates with clarity, and strengthens the way their business shows up in the world. We care deeply about the final product, but we care just as much about helping our clients feel confident and cared for throughout the process.
Though Vic is no longer with us, his legacy remains woven into everything we do. His creativity, generosity, and vision helped shape Blue Barn Creative into the company it is today, and his presence is still felt in the way we work, the stories we tell, and the relationships we build.
We are proud of where we started, grateful for the clients who trust us, and excited for what we are continuing to build.
— Stephen & CarlosIn loving memory of our friend and co-founder, Vic Alavi.
Carlos Foster, Vic Alavi, and Stephen Alberts. The three co-founders.
The Blue Barn offices at 2635 Reynard Way. Home since 2012.
Our Approach
What we bring to every project
We believe the best content happens when strong visuals, clear messaging, and a thoughtful client experience all come together.
Creative excellence
Ideas you wouldn't have thought of, and a way around the roadblocks that only comes from doing this a long time.
Strategic thinking
Options you didn't know you had, the most important piece of content first, and assets that keep working for the next campaign.
A collaborative process
You get heard. We align with your vision instead of doing solely what interests us, and on your project you're the most important client we have.
Whether we are producing a brand film, commercial, testimonial, or campaign content, our goal is always the same: help you create content that looks exceptional and works hard for your business.
Tell us what you're building.
Thirty minutes with the two of us, about the thing you need to say.
Book a 30-minute discovery callTalk to Stephen or Carlos. You'll leave knowing what happens next.
Last updated: September 2026