Director (he/him)

Johnny Barker has an impressive range of experience including TV shows, commercials and music videos. He navigates the comedy genre with finesse, having directed “Jono and Ben”, “Funny Girls,“, “James Must-a-pick His Mum A Man” and “Homebound 3.0″ showcasing his resourcefulness and ability to create remarkable production values with minimal resources and budget. 

Throughout his career, Johnny Barker has had extensive experience working with children – understanding their unique perspectives and bringing out their natural talent on screen. Whether it’s in adventurous coming-of-age stories “Kids Of Kórero Lane 2” or heartwarming TV commercials for the likes of The Warehouse and Fonterra, drawing upon his own experiences as an actor and creating a comfortable environment for them to thrive has been instrumental in capturing genuine and memorable performances.

Featured work

BMW
The Arrival
Air New Zealand
This is How we Fly
The Warehouse
Mega Toy Month
Samsung
Galaxy
TAB
Carisbrook
Sanitarium
Light N Tasty