Craig Tanner (producer)
Craig Tanner (born March 28, 1974) is an American film director, film producer, and editor. He is best known for his work as visual effects editor for the film Avatar and as producer and editor of God Sleeps in Rwanda. Tanner is the founder of D35, Inc, a post-production and editorial services company that has provided marketing and finishing services for major studios, including Marvel Studios.
Early life
Tanner was born in Coronado Island, California and raised in the small town of Roseburg, Oregon. Tanner was a star athlete in high school, lettering in football, swimming, ski team, and wrestling team. He was offered a full scholarship to play college football at the Air Force Academy. Tanner was a starter for the Division I NCAA football program for three seasons, winning the Western Athletic Conference (1995) and playing in the Copper Bowl (1995).
Tanner is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and served in the armed forces for eight years.[1] During his service, Tanner's passion for making movies was recognized and consequently charged with filming and editing for the United States Air Force.[2]
Career
After completing his military service, Tanner began working in Hollywood as a feature film editor and transitioned into post-production roles with major studios. In 2005, he was nominated for an Academy Award and received a Primetime Emmy Award for his work as producer and editor of the documentary God Sleeps in Rwanda.[2]
Tanner later joined the editorial and visual effects teams on large-scale studio features. As the visual effects editor on Avatar (2009), he contributed to the development and management of the hybrid live-action and performance-capture post-production pipeline used by director James Cameron.[3]
In the following years, Tanner expanded his work in editorial, producing, and directing across studio projects and independent productions. He has continued to work extensively in editing and post-production finishing for major studios.
Tanner is the founder of D35 Inc., a post-production and editorial services company. Through D35 Inc., he has provided editorial, marketing services, and creative support for multiple studio campaigns, including work for Marvel Studios and other major entertainment companies.
Work
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles | Assistant Editor |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | Assistant Editor |
| 2003 | Shattered Glass | Associate Editor |
| 2003 | The Young Black Stallion | First Assistant Editor |
| 2004 | The Passion of the Christ | Assistant Editor |
| 2005 | Hide and Seek | Associate Editor |
| 2005 | The Family Stone | Associate Editor |
| 2005 | God Sleeps in Rwanda | Editor, Producer |
| 2007 | Breach | Associate Editor |
| 2007 | Meter Maids | Editor |
| 2007 | Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer | Visual Effects Editor |
| 2009 | Avatar | Visual Effects Editor |
| 2010 | Foster The People - Don't Stop - 3D Music Video | Producer |
| 2010 | Animal Encounters - Denver Museum of Nature and Science | Director / Producer |
| 2011 | Jillian's Travels | Director / Executive Producer |
| 2011 | 3D Safari: Africa | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Bullproof - 3D TV Series | Director / Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Living Large - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Birds, Birds, Birds - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | The Cat House - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | WWII Winners - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Cold Blooded - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Moments In Asia - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Jungles - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Closed Encounters - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Anza Borrego - The Last Refuge - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2011 | BAMMA USA: Fight Night - 3D TV Series | Director / Executive Producer |
| 2012 | Humor & Heartache of War - Documentary | Director |
| 2012 | Animal Empire - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2012 | Places & Spaces - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2012 | Pocket Destinations - 3D TV Series | Executive Producer |
| 2013 | Road to Paradise - Documentary | Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Transformers: Age of Extinction | Stereoscopic Editor |
| 2015 | Terminator Genisys | Stereoscopic Editor |
| 2015 | Pee-wee's Big Holiday | VFX Supervisor |
| 2016 | Allegiant | Visual Effects Editor |
| 2016 | Rules Don't Apply | VFX Supervisor |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | Editor - Marketing |
| 2016 | Doctor Strange | Editor - Marketing |
| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Editor - Marketing |
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | Editor - Marketing |
| 2017 | Thor: Ragnarok | Editor - Marketing |
| 2018 | Black Panther | Editor - Marketing |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | Editor - Marketing |
| 2018 | Ant-Man and the Wasp | Editor - Marketing |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Editor - Marketing |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Picture Editor |
| 2019 | Spider-Man: Far From Home | Editor - Marketing |
| 2020 | WandaVision | Editor - Marketing |
| 2021 | What If...? | Editor - Marketing |
| 2021 | Black Widow | Editor - Marketing |
| 2021 | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2021 | Eternals | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2021 | The Falcon and the Winter Soldier | Editor - Marketing |
| 2021 | Loki | Editor - Marketing |
| 2021 | Hawkeye | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2021 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2022 | Ms. Marvel | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2022 | Moon Knight | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2022 | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2022 | She-Hulk: Attorney at Law | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2023 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2023 | Loki: Season 2 | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2023 | I Am Groot | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2023 | Secret Invasion | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2023 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2023 | Echo | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2023 | What If...?: Season 2 | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2024 | X-Men '97 | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2024 | Agatha: Coven of Chaos | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2024 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2025 | Ironheart | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2025 | Captain America: Brave New World | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2025 | Daredevil: Born Again | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2025 | Ironheart | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2025 | The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2025 | Eyes of Wakanda | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2025 | Marvel Zombies | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2026 | Wonder Man | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2026 | Daredevil: Born Again | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2026 | The Punisher | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2026 | X-Men '97 | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2026 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2026 | Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2026 | VisionQuest | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
| 2026 | Avengers: Doomsday | Supervising Editor - Marketing |
Awards and nominations
- In 2005, Tanner received an Emmy and was nominated for an Oscar for his work in God Sleeps in Rwanda.[2][3]
- In 2011, Tanner received a Lumiere for the "3D Electronic Media" in the Foster the People music video "Don't Stop"
- In 2011, Tanner received an Telly Award for the "Best Use of 3D" in the TV series Bullproof
- In 2012, Tanner received an Telly Award for the "Best 3D Commercial - Army Strong"
- In 2012, Tanner received an Telly Award for the "Best 3D Online Programs - Pocket Destinations"
- In 2012, Tanner received an Telly Award for the "Best 3D Non-Broadcast Production - Humor & Heartache of War"
- In 2012, Tanner received an Telly Award for the "Best 3D Online Music Video - Don't Stop"
References
- ↑ "God Sleeps in Rwanda Filmmakers" Template:Webarchive, Date Accessed: 2010-07-22
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Template:Cite news
- ↑ Template:Cite web
External links
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