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Johnny Barker

Johnny Barker is a New Zealand director known for energetic storytelling across comedy television, TV commercials and music videos. His work includes series such as Jono and Ben and Funny Girls, as well as campaigns for brands including Air New Zealand, Burger King and Tourism New Zealand.

  • Reel Good Yarns with Johnny Barker

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    Reel Good Yarns with Johnny Barker

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Air New Zealand - That's How We Fly

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    Air New Zealand - That's How We Fly

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Tourism New Zealand x Wrexham AFC - The Ben's

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    Tourism New Zealand x Wrexham AFC - The Ben's

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Hobbiton Brand Film

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    Hobbiton Brand Film

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Fly Buys

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    Fly Buys

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Tourism NZ x Wrexham - The Invitation

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    Tourism NZ x Wrexham - The Invitation

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • TAB - Carisbrook

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    TAB - Carisbrook

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Air New Zealand - The Making of 'Game on for Safety'

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    Air New Zealand - The Making of 'Game on for Safety'

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Sanitarium - Light 'n' Tasty

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    Sanitarium - Light 'n' Tasty

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Mega Toy Month - The Warehouse

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    Johnny Barker

    Mega Toy Month - The Warehouse

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Funny Girls

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    Johnny Barker

    Funny Girls

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • BMW M3 & M4 Launch

    Director

    Johnny Barker

    BMW M3 & M4 Launch

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Forza Horizon 4

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    Johnny Barker

    Forza Horizon 4

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Sea-Doo

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    Johnny Barker

    Sea-Doo

    Director

    Johnny Barker

  • Air New Zealand - Pimp My Trolley

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    Johnny Barker

    Air New Zealand - Pimp My Trolley

    Director

    Johnny Barker

Johnny Barker

About

Johnny Barker brings infectious energy and enthusiasm to every project he directs. Known for his quick wit and strong creative instincts, he has built a reputation as a reliable and versatile director across television, commercial and music video production.

With more than 15 years’ experience in the film and television industry, Johnny has directed comedy series including Jono and Ben and Funny Girls, alongside TV commercials for brands such as Air New Zealand, Burger King and Tourism New Zealand. His work also includes New Zealand’s first children’s web series and a wide range of music videos produced across New Zealand, New York and London.

Johnny is passionate about discovering new talent and working with real people on screen, helping performers develop confidence and authenticity in front of the camera.

Always evolving as a filmmaker, he continues to refine his craft through visually engaging storytelling, innovative techniques and strong performance-driven direction.

To work with Johnny contact the Reel Factory team here.

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