Hi, I’m Craig Barnikis—a Toronto-based editor and director with years of experience across animated series, reality based programming, and narrative television. I’ve led offline and online editing, color grading, and delivery for PBS, Netflix, BBC, and other major brands, always focusing on clear storytelling and collaborative teamwork. I thrive in fast-paced environments, coordinate with all my production teams, and bring a friendly, problem-solving approach to every project from concept to final delivery.…

Craig Barnikis

Hi, I’m Craig Barnikis—a Toronto-based editor and director with years of experience across animated series, reality based programming, and narrative television. I’ve led offline and online editing, color grading, and delivery for PBS, Netflix, BBC, and other major brands, always focusing on clear storytelling and collaborative teamwork. I thrive in fast-paced environments, coordinate with all my production teams, and bring a friendly, problem-solving approach to every project from concept to final delivery.…

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Hi, I’m Craig Barnikis—a Toronto-based editor and director with years of experience across animated series, reality based programming, and narrative television. I’ve led offline and online editing, color grading, and delivery for PBS, Netflix, BBC, and other major brands, always focusing on clear storytelling and collaborative teamwork.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, coordinate with all my production teams, and bring a friendly, problem-solving approach to every project from concept to final delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director at PBS
April 1, 2025 - Present
Directed 'Super Why's Comic Book Adventures' Episode 128B (Season 1) for PBS; oversaw creative direction, shot planning, and collaboration with animation and layout teams to ensure timely delivery.
Director at Brown Bag Films (a 9 Story Media Group Company)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Projects: 'Super Why's Comic Book Adventures' Episode 128B – Season 1 PBS
Director at Self-Directed Projects
March 31, 2025 - Present
Director on projects including 'Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures' and other listed works; ongoing work on new projects (as of 2025).
Senior Editor at 9Story Media/Brown Bag Films
April 17, 2017 - December 19, 2025
Assemble/Cut Leicas for Animated Television series, Coordinate with Layout/Animation Departments and Directors to continue Editorial work up to Online Delivery
Offline Editor at Arc Productions / Jam Filled Entertainment
April 1, 2017 - Present
Assembled and cut Leica footage for animated TV series; coordinated with Layout/Animation departments and Directors to continue editorial work up to online delivery. Notable projects include Thomas and Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor, The Great Race, Sago Mini-Friends, The Magic School Bus Rides Again, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Creative Galaxy, and Jam Filled Entertainment / Arc Productions titles.
Offline Editor at Brown Bag Films (a 9 Story Media Group Company)
April 1, 2017 - Present
Assembled/Cut Leicas for Animated Television Series and collaborated with Layout/Animation departments and Directors to maintain editorial continuity up to Online Delivery. Projects included 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' (Season 8, PBS); 'Super Why's Comic Book Adventures' (Season 1, PBS); 'Dylan's Playtime Adventures' (Season 1, BBC/CBC/Warner Bros); 'Sago Mini – Friends' (Season 1); 'The Magic School Bus Rides Again' (Season 3, Netflix); 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' (Season 3, PBS); 'Creative Galaxy' (Season 3, Amazon Prime); 'Jam Filled Entertainment/ Arc Productions'.
Offline Editor at Jam Filled Entertainment / Arc Productions
May 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Assembled/cut Leica for animated television series; coordinated with Layout/Animation and Directors; prepared material up to online delivery.
Online Editor at Creative Post Inc
October 1, 2011 - March 31, 2015
Confirmed, colour corrected and packaged HD masters for various media projects: 'Wild Kratts' – Season 3&4; 'Ice Road Truckers' – Season 8; 'Being Erica' – Season III; 'Fisher-Price's Little People' – Season 3; 'JoJo's Circus' etc.
Online Editor at RTR Media Inc. / Technicolor Color Creative Services
October 1, 2011 - March 1, 2015
Conform, color correct and package HD masters for various media projects; projects included 'Wild Kratts' (Season 3); 'Tales from the Organ Trade' (History Channel) documentary; 'Thomas & Friends' sequences and other HIT Entertainment assets.
Online Editor at HIT Entertainment
October 1, 2011 - March 1, 2015
Conform, colour correct and package HD masters for various media projects; worked on 'Thomas and Friends' and other series.
Offline / Online Editor at RTR Media Inc. (Technicolor Color Creative Services)
May 1, 2006 - October 31, 2011
Downconvert operator / offline; Online Editor; logged and created downconvert dailies for HD programs; delivered final online; projects include: 'Noonbory and the Super 7' (Cookie Jar Productions); 'Being Erica' – Season III; 'Living in Your Car' – Season II; other titles for various media.
Downconvert Operator / Offline-Online Editor at RTR Media Inc. / Technicolor Color Creative Services
May 1, 2006 - October 1, 2011
Downconvert Operator / Offline-Online Editor; offline edit 52 episodes for Cookie Jar Productions; conform and package HD masters for television and film; log and create downconvert dailies.
Downconvert Operator / Offline / Online Editor at RTR Media Inc. / Technicolor Creative Services
May 1, 2006 - October 1, 2011
Downconvert and offline editing; logged footage, delivered HD masters; coordinated with production and editorial teams.
Director at Brown Bag Films (a 9 Story Media Group Company)
April 1, 2005 - Present
Directed projects including 'Super Why's Comic Book Adventures' Episode 128B for PBS; led cross-disciplinary teams across production, animation, and post-production to deliver episodic content.
Offline / Online Editor at Cuppa Coffee Animation
October 1, 2002 - May 31, 2006
Offline / Online Editor for Stop-Motion television series; coordinated with Animation, Effects; color correction and delivery of final online projects. Projects include: 'JoJo’s Circus', 'Celebrity Death Match', 'The Wrong Coast', 'Fisher Price's Little People', 'The Newsroom' and other shows.
Offline/Online Editor at Cuppa Coffee Animation
April 15, 2002 - April 21, 2006
Assemble/Cut Leicas for Stop-Motion Television series, Coordinate with Animation, Effects Department and Directors, Color Correct and Deliver Final Online
Offline/Online Editor at Cuppa Coffee Animation
April 15, 2002 - Present
Offline / Online Editor at Cineflix Productions
October 1, 1999 - May 2, 2006
Assembled and cut Leica for stop-motion television series; coordinated with Layout/Animation Departments and Directors; continued editorial work up to online delivery.
Offline Editor / Colorist at Cookie Jar Productions
September 1, 1999 - October 1, 2002
Offline Editor / Colorist in set-up and execution of client sessions; logged and QC film dailies; created broadcast masters; handled high-volume dubbing orders. Projects included JoJo’s Circus, The Celebrity Death Match, The Wrong Coast, Fisher-Price’s Little People, The Newsroom, and related content.

Education

Graduate, Media Arts Program at Sheridan College
January 4, 2024 - September 10, 1996
Studied Media Arts with a major in Video Production
Media Arts Program Graduate at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 1999
Graduate at Sheridan College - Media Arts Program
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 1999
Diploma at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 1999

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere
April 17, 2017 - March 16, 2026
AVID Media Systems
September 7, 1998 - March 23, 2026
Final Cut Pro
October 21, 2002 - March 23, 2026
Storyboard Pro
March 20, 2023 - March 23, 2026
Shotgrid
May 18, 2015 - March 23, 2026
DaVinci Resolve
March 17, 2014 - March 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment