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DIRECTING THE FUTURE OF ADVERTISING & ENTERTAINMENT
Fusing twenty years of traditional production expertise with cutting-edge Generative AI. I direct and collaborate on AI-driven brand campaigns, cinematic films, and expansive visual worlds. bringing a seasoned filmmaker's eye to modern media. Trusted by legacy clients including Disney, Amazon, Nike, Universal Studios, and Gucci.
THE AI RESET
FUGUE – "TIME" AI DIRECTOR / AI ANIMATOR / EDITOR
100% AI VISUALS / REIMAGINED WITH ORIGINAL CAMPAIGN AUDIO / SPEC
"CARTIER" AI DIRECTOR / AI ANIMATOR / EDITOR
100% AI VISUALS / REIMAGINED WITH ORIGINAL CAMPAIGN AUDIO / SPEC
PRINT AD - CARTIER
100% AI Visuals / SPEC
PRINT AD - KRAKEN
100% AI Visuals / SPEC
ALGORAND – "WHERE THE WORLD TRANSFORMS" AI DIRECTOR / AI ANIMATOR / EDITOR
100% AI VISUALS / REIMAGINED WITH ORIGINAL CAMPAIGN AUDIO / SPEC
PRINT AD-BALENCIAGA
100% AI Visuals / SPEC
TEQUILA MANDALA – "CRAFTED FOR THE CLUB" CLIENT COMMISSIONED DIRECTOR/DP / AI DIRECTOR / AI ANIMATOR / EDITOR
HYBRID FILM, TRADITIONAL PRODUCTION + AI
MUSIC VIDEO MONTAGE AI DIRECTOR / AI ANIMATOR
100% AI Visuals
CHRYSLER DODGE RAM JEEP "AMERICA MADE US" AI DIRECTOR / AI ANIMATOR / EDITOR
100% AI VISUALS / REIMAGINED WITH ORIGINAL CAMPAIGN AUDIO / SPEC
images + gifs
100% AI Visuals
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ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMING MONTAGE AI DIRECTOR / AI ANIMATOR
100% AI Visuals
ALONE IMAGE SERIES
100% AI Visuals
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CB CREATES
Craig Barker is a director, cinematographer, and visual creator whose career spans more than 300 commercials, music videos, and films. He has collaborated with leading global brands including Universal Studios, Disney, Warner Bros., Amazon, Walmart, Microsoft, Mattel, Black + Decker, Bosch, Dyson, L’Oréal Paris, Gucci, Acura, Nissan, Mercedes Benz, and Hyundai.
As a cinematographer, his work has featured acclaimed talent such as Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg, Serena Williams, supermodel icon Cindy Crawford, Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton, Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts, Monty Python legend John Cleese, and Lord of the Rings star and current SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin. His projects have also included Grey’s Anatomy lead actresses Ellen Pompeo and Kate Walsh, rock legend Alice Cooper, ten-time Grammy winner and twenty-two-time nominee Chaka Khan, and twenty-time Grammy winner and thirty-nine-time nominee Pat Metheny.
Recognized by the Clio Awards, New York Film Festival, and Ad Club Awards, Craig’s work has also been featured in Billboard, Daily Variety, Markee, and The New York Times.
Rooted in a lifelong love of music, fine art, photography, and storytelling, Craig brings a cinematic eye to every project. His years of shooting on film continue to shape his digital work, giving each frame a textured, timeless quality built on craft, emotion, and soul.