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 also the co-founder of Digital Revolution Studios, a 3D production studio.
Craig Tanner | |
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 Craig Tanner on the set of Avatar | |
| Born | Craig Ellis Tanner March 28, 1974 |
| Education | Roseburg High School |
| Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Film Director, producer, editor, and President/Co-Founder of Digital Revolution Studios |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Website | [1] |
Early life
editTanner 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
editAfter his military career, Tanner went on to edit feature films. In Hollywood, he resumed his filmmaking career with Warner Bros. and continued to work in post-production. In 2005, Tanner was nominated for an Oscar and received an Emmy for the documentary God Sleeps in Rwanda.[2]
As visual effects editor on Avatar[3] Tanner assisted in the creation of the complex live-action and motion capture hybrid post-production pipeline for James Cameron.[citation needed]
In 2009, Tanner co-founded Digital Revolution Studios, and began directing and producing 3D content for the emerging 3D home and theatrical market.
By collaborating with other leading experts in 3D research and development, Tanner designed and created 3D cameras and equipment for Digital Revolution Studios' use. He produced, directed and edited multiple award-winning content for small and larger venues, from wildlife and nature clips to commercials to independent feature-length films.[4]
Work
editFilmography
edit| 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 |
Awards and nominations
edit- In 2005, Tanner received an Emmy and was nominated for an Oscar for his work in God Sleeps in Rwanda.[2][5]
- 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
edit- ^ "God Sleeps in Rwanda Filmmakers" Archived 2017-12-25 at the Wayback Machine, Date Accessed: 2010-07-22
- ^ a b c Morse, Heather (2009-12-17). "Avatar Visual Effects Editor". The News-Review. Retrieved 2010-07-22.
- ^ Craig Tanner at IMDb
- ^ "Digital Revolution Studios Bios" Archived 2011-07-10 at the Wayback Machine, Date Accessed: 2010-07-22
- ^ Kimberlee Aquaro; Stacy Sherman (2010-03-18). "God Sleeps in Rwanda". Retrieved 2010-07-22.
External links
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- Craig Tanner at IMDb
- Craig Tanner at AllMovie