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I'm a self-motivated, forward-thinking creative leader with a track record of award-winning theatrical and streaming campaigns across global studio environments. I drive audience engagement by aligning narrative strategy, trailer structure, and multi-platform execution with marketing objectives and release goals, earning recognition with multiple Key Art Awards and Clio nominations for titles like Charlies Angels, Kill Bill Vol. 1, The Ides of March, and Rock of Ages. I've led cross-functional teams as Creative Director at Briar Cliff Entertainment/Open Road Films and held senior editorial roles, shaping trailers, TV spots, social campaigns, and sizzle reels that expand audience reach and accelerate releases. My career spans leadership roles with Bedrock Creative, Broad Green Creative, LA Made Creative, Mocean, Mojo, and Big Picture Entertainment, where I built partnerships, refined storytelling hooks, and delivered on-time, on-budget campaigns that strengthened client relationships and studio results.…I'm a self-motivated, forward-thinking creative leader with a track record of award-winning theatrical and streaming campaigns across global studio environments. I drive audience engagement by aligning narrative strategy, trailer structure, and multi-platform execution with marketing objectives and release goals, earning recognition with multiple Key Art Awards and Clio nominations for titles like Charlies Angels, Kill Bill Vol. 1, The Ides of March, and Rock of Ages. I've led cross-functional teams as Creative Director at Briar Cliff Entertainment/Open Road Films and held senior editorial roles, shaping trailers, TV spots, social campaigns, and sizzle reels that expand audience reach and accelerate releases. My career spans leadership roles with Bedrock Creative, Broad Green Creative, LA Made Creative, Mocean, Mojo, and Big Picture Entertainment, where I built partnerships, refined storytelling hooks, and delivered on-time, on-budget campaigns that strengthened client relationships and studio results.

Barton Diffee

Creative Director, Film Producer, Film Director, +2

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I'm a self-motivated, forward-thinking creative leader with a track record of award-winning theatrical and streaming campaigns across global studio environments. I drive audience engagement by aligning narrative strategy, trailer structure, and multi-platform execution with marketing objectives and release goals, earning recognition with multiple Key Art Awards and Clio nominations for titles like Charlies Angels, Kill Bill Vol. 1, The Ides of March, and Rock of Ages. I've led cross-functional teams as Creative Director at Briar Cliff Entertainment/Open Road Films and held senior editorial roles, shaping trailers, TV spots, social campaigns, and sizzle reels that expand audience reach and accelerate releases. My career spans leadership roles with Bedrock Creative, Broad Green Creative, LA Made Creative, Mocean, Mojo, and Big Picture Entertainment, where I built partnerships, refined storytelling hooks, and delivered on-time, on-budget campaigns that strengthened client relationships and studio results.…I'm a self-motivated, forward-thinking creative leader with a track record of award-winning theatrical and streaming campaigns across global studio environments. I drive audience engagement by aligning narrative strategy, trailer structure, and multi-platform execution with marketing objectives and release goals, earning recognition with multiple Key Art Awards and Clio nominations for titles like Charlies Angels, Kill Bill Vol. 1, The Ides of March, and Rock of Ages. I've led cross-functional teams as Creative Director at Briar Cliff Entertainment/Open Road Films and held senior editorial roles, shaping trailers, TV spots, social campaigns, and sizzle reels that expand audience reach and accelerate releases. My career spans leadership roles with Bedrock Creative, Broad Green Creative, LA Made Creative, Mocean, Mojo, and Big Picture Entertainment, where I built partnerships, refined storytelling hooks, and delivered on-time, on-budget campaigns that strengthened client relationships and studio results.

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I’m a self-motivated, forward-thinking creative leader with a track record of award-winning theatrical and streaming campaigns across global studio environments. I drive audience engagement by aligning narrative strategy, trailer structure, and multi-platform execution with marketing objectives and release goals, earning recognition with multiple Key Art Awards and Clio nominations for titles like Charlies Angels, Kill Bill Vol. 1, The Ides of March, and Rock of Ages.

I’ve led cross-functional teams as Creative Director at Briar Cliff Entertainment/Open Road Films and held senior editorial roles, shaping trailers, TV spots, social campaigns, and sizzle reels that expand audience reach and accelerate releases. My career spans leadership roles with Bedrock Creative, Broad Green Creative, LA Made Creative, Mocean, Mojo, and Big Picture Entertainment, where I built partnerships, refined storytelling hooks, and delivered on-time, on-budget campaigns that strengthened client relationships and studio results.

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Creative Director at Briar Cliff Entertainment/Open Road Films

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Drove multi-genre marketing by producing trailers, TV spots, social campaigns, and sizzle reels to support theatrical launches and expand audience reach. Led cross-functional teams of editors, designers, music supervisors, and copywriters across multiple releases, delivering projects on time and within budget. Advanced franchise positioning and market expansion by delivering performance-driven promotional content for major studio releases. Secured consistent industry recognition through data-informed direction and optimization, adjusting campaigns based on key metrics to maximize share. Created and presented strategic creative concepts to studio executives, accelerating approvals and strengthening stakeholder alignment across marketing and distribution teams.

Senior Editor at Open Road Entertainment

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Edited and delivered 50+ creative theatrical trailers for global releases including Godzilla, Just Mercy, Rambo: Last Blood, and Honest Thief for Clio-nominated campaigns. Demonstrated narrative storytelling, pacing, and sound design to produce emotionally engaging, audience-driven marketing assets. Accelerated production timelines by partnering with directors and producers, ensuring timely delivery. Mentored junior editors and provided training and resources to maximize engagement and results in a highly competitive environment.

Partner/Creative Director at Bedrock Creative

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Conceived trailers, television, and A/V material for theatrical releases and streaming services for films including How to Train Your Dragon 3, The Infiltrator, and Hellfest. Expanded studio partnerships by leading a curated network of elite editors, writers, and graphic artists. Served as primary studio liaison, nurturing client relationships across studios, increasing client retention, referrals, and brand recognition. Exuded analytical skills by identifying misaligned concepts while rebuilding narrative hooks, tonal direction, and visual cohesion to align with target demographics.

Creative Director at Broad Green Creative

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Repositioned multi-platform film launches by collaborating with the President of Marketing to deliver unconventional promotional assets for Netflix and Entertainment One. Established and led in-house theatrical advertising division, reducing third-party vendor reliance, lowering costs, and shortening production cycles. Pitched bold positioning frameworks and high-concept editorial treatments, sharpening market stance and internal confidence while securing executive approvals. Improved campaign performance by refining audience targeting and asset deployment across digital and theatrical channels, boosting viewership.

Creative Director at LA Made Creative

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Led creative direction for multi-platform campaigns across film and streaming projects.

Sr. Producer at Mocean

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Creative Director at Mojo

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Creative Director at Big Picture Entertainment LLC

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009