Craig Tanner

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. During his service, Tanner's passion for making movies was recognized and consequently charged with filming and editing for the United States Air Force.

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.

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.

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

Awards and nominations In 2005, Tanner received an Emmy and was nominated for an Oscar for his work in God Sleeps in Rwanda. 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"