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 also the co-founder of Digital Revolution Studios, a 3D production studio.

Craig Tanner
Craig Tanner on the set of Avatar
Born
Craig Ellis Tanner

(1974-03-28) March 28, 1974
Coronado Island, California
EducationRoseburg High School
Alma materUnited States Air Force Academy
OccupationFilm Director, producer, editor, and President/Co-Founder of Digital Revolution Studios
Years active2000 – present
Website

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 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.

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

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
2020 WandaVision Editor - Marketing
2021 Black Widow Editor - Marketing
2021 Eternals Editor - Marketing
2021 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Editor - Marketing
2021 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Editor - Marketing
2021 Loki 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][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
  1. "God Sleeps in Rwanda Filmmakers", Date Accessed: 2010-07-22
  2. Morse, Heather (2009-12-17). "Avatar Visual Effects Editor". The News-Review. Retrieved 2010-07-22.
  3. Craig Tanner at IMDb
  4. "Digital Revolution Studios Bios" Archived 2011-07-10 at the Wayback Machine, Date Accessed: 2010-07-22
  5. Kimberlee Aquaro; Stacy Sherman (2010-03-18). "God Sleeps in Rwanda". Retrieved 2010-07-22.
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