Carlo is the founder of Alterna Films. He has successfully owned and operated Alterna for over 17 years now. As a graduate from Simon Fraser University, he holds a degree in Communications and a minor in Business. Carlo has directed action films that have taken him and his crew all over the world to locations including Japan, Iceland, India, Europe, and South America. Alterna Films has attained global recognition and acclaim specifically in the outdoor action sports genre. As a natural progression, while continuing to produce high end action films, Alterna has diversified as a company and produced various commercial projects with a solid list of clients that include Red Bull, DDB Advertising, Mike Wiegeles Heli Ski, Grouse Mountain Resorts, West Coast Fishing Club, Vancouver Canucks, BC Hydro, Bell media, Phillips/O’neill, Revelstoke Mountain Resort just to name a few. Carlo attributes the success of Alterna to the passion and dedication of the crew that collectively forms the foundation of Alterna Films.

Byron is a motivated and enthusiastic individual whose passion lies in cinematography. With 8 years of on set experience which includes working on Warner Brothers television series Supernatural, he has also worked on countless feature films, music videos and commercials. Honing his skills in the camera and lighting world, Byron is continually pushing the levels of production value here at Alterna. Making concept a reality. Demo Reel

Living abroad has always led Natalia to the most inspiring cities that have changed her life and influenced much of her design aesthetic. She has had the opportunity to live in Florence, Barcelona, and Vienna. Natalia lived in Vienna where she worked for a publishing house as their creative director. There she was given the opportunity to focus on branding, layout design, art direction and advertising. Now back in her hometown, she uses her experiences and educational background to apply her skills in both art and design to her work. Natalia graduated from Emily Carr University with a degree in Communication Design and UBC with a degree in Fine Arts. You can see more of her work at Wein & Co.

In the last two years Momme has production managed multiple concurrent high value projects such as the $16 M flight simulation ride “FlyOver Canada” and the feature film “Into The Mind” and was responsible for the concept, creation and execution of all print and digital assets for the award winning feature films “All.I.Can” and “Into The Mind”.

Stephen’s experience as an extreme athlete + adventurer is a huge asset to his knowledge and expertise in remote location productions.  Stephen strengths are in logistics, safety and crew management especially in challenging environments. The more challenging the better! In addition to remote production management Stephen has a diverse knowledge of location scouting whether it’s as simple as finding a cafe and community with a specific look or scouting a remote peak, cabin, valley, desert, or raging river out in the wilderness.

You can see more of his work at Stephen Lang.ca.

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Raffy has worked as an editor for a broad range of clients, most notably as part of the team creating promotional trailers for Electronic Arts’ FIFA and Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare franchises. Past clients include Microsoft, Starbucks, Teck, Tourism Yukon, Whistler Blackcomb, and many more.  When not editing, he hits up the local dance studio, which he truly believes has honed his ability to blend visuals and movement with music in both life and work.

Like most on the Alterna Films crew, Rob found his love for filming through action sports.  He has been flying UAVs commercial for over 3 years now while also acting as a consultant for up start up UAV companies helping them learn the Canadian Air Regulations and helping them to obtain SFOCs.  Rob splits is time between Toronto and Vancouver.  He has held a complex Restricted Standing SFOC for 3 years in Ontario and 2 years in the PNR and Pacific Regions.

Mike Southworth is an award winning sound engineer, recordist, sound designer and composer. His work can be heard on a wide variety of projects for brands like Chevy, Nintendo, Rheem, Fairmont, Metropolis, London Drugs and many more.

Paul Watt is an award winning DP, camera operator, and director working in commercials, film & TV, documentary, and action sports. He started shooting action sports in 1999, and is usually the guy hanging out of the helicopter or half way down a cliff. You can rely on Paul to do what it takes.

David Tomiak is a Colourist based out of Vancouver BC. David’s love for colour correction began when he was building a music video company called Brass Tacks Films. Through colouring music videos, David became aware of the difference colour can make and how it can help shape a story. In 2013, David started Silver Lining Post, a small colour studio focusing on grading for films, documentaries, music videos and commercials. Over the past five years David has graded music videos for artists such as Odesza, Sonreal, Dallas Smith and more. He has been able to collaborate with brands such as: Red Bull, Mazda, Ferrero Rocher, Arcteryx, North Face, Destination BC, Air Canada and Cornetto. Feature Films he has worked on have won awards at TIFF, VIFF and other festivals around the world.