Craig Bernard is a Canadian film director and executive producer. He is best known for his music videos for musical groups such as
Disturbed
Disturbed may refer to:
Books
* ''Disturbed'', a 2011 novel by Kevin O'Brien (author)
Film and TV
* ''Disturbed'' (film), a 1990 film starring Malcolm McDowell
* "Disturbed" (''Numb3rs''), a 2009 episode of ''Numb3rs''
* "The Disturbed", a 2 ...
,
Stone Sour
Stone Sour is an American rock band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1992. The band performed for five years before disbanding in 1997. They reunited in 2000 and since 2015, the group has consisted of Corey Taylor (lead vocals, guitar), Josh Ra ...
,
Avicii
Tim Bergling (; 8 September 1989 – 20 April 2018), known professionally as Avicii (, ), was a Swedish DJ, remixer and music producer. At the age of 16, Bergling began posting his remixes on electronic music forums, which led to his first rec ...
,
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical ...
, and
Grouplove
Grouplove (often typeset as GROUPLOVE) is an American alternative rock band that was formed in 2009 by Hannah Hooper (lead vocals, keyboards), Christian Zucconi (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Sean Gadd (bass), Andrew Wessen (lead guitar, backing vo ...
, along with his work in the VR space. In 2003, Bernard received two separate nominations for The
Juno Award
The Juno Awards, more popularly known as the JUNOS, are awards presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall o ...
’s Video of The Year, for his videos for
David Usher
David Usher (born April 24, 1966) is a British-born Canadian musician, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and activist best known as the front man for the band Moist. He has also released a number of solo albums. He is the founder of Reimagin ...
’s “
Black Black Heart
"Black Black Heart" is a song written by David Usher and Jeff Pearce and released as the second single off Usher's 2001 album, '' Morning Orbit''. It became a minor hit in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, and rose to number three in G ...
” and
Danko Jones
Danko Jones is a Canadian Rock music, hard rock trio from Toronto. The band consists of Danko Jones (musician), Danko Jones (vocals/guitar), John 'JC' Calabrese (bass), and Rich Knox (drums).[University of Toronto
The University of Toronto (UToronto or U of T) is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institu ...]
, then worked as a concert photographer in Vancouver. After becoming involved with production and writing treatments for several productions, he directed his first music video in 2001 for the Canadian band
Jersey
Jersey ( , ; nrf, Jèrri, label=Jèrriais ), officially the Bailiwick of Jersey (french: Bailliage de Jersey, links=no; Jèrriais: ), is an island country and self-governing Crown Dependencies, Crown Dependency near the coast of north-west F ...
. In 2003, Bernard received two separate nominations for The
Juno Award
The Juno Awards, more popularly known as the JUNOS, are awards presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall o ...
’s Video of The Year, for his videos for
David Usher
David Usher (born April 24, 1966) is a British-born Canadian musician, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and activist best known as the front man for the band Moist. He has also released a number of solo albums. He is the founder of Reimagin ...
’s “
Black Black Heart
"Black Black Heart" is a song written by David Usher and Jeff Pearce and released as the second single off Usher's 2001 album, '' Morning Orbit''. It became a minor hit in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, and rose to number three in G ...
” and
Danko Jones
Danko Jones is a Canadian Rock music, hard rock trio from Toronto. The band consists of Danko Jones (musician), Danko Jones (vocals/guitar), John 'JC' Calabrese (bass), and Rich Knox (drums).[Disturbed
Disturbed may refer to:
Books
* ''Disturbed'', a 2011 novel by Kevin O'Brien (author)
Film and TV
* ''Disturbed'' (film), a 1990 film starring Malcolm McDowell
* "Disturbed" (''Numb3rs''), a 2009 episode of ''Numb3rs''
* "The Disturbed", a 2 ...]
’s “
The Light”.
Bernard later transitioned from VFX-heavy music videos to the VR space
first became involved with VR content through his work as an Executive Producer on the project Dark Ride, a 360 branded content created for
Lexus
is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota. The Lexus brand is marketed in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide and is Japan's largest-selling make of premium cars. It has ranked among the 10 largest Japanese ...
. He subsequently began working with the production company SAMO VR, producing the 2016
Eden
Eden may refer to:
* Garden of Eden, the "garden of God" described in the Book of Genesis
Places and jurisdictions
Canada
* Eden, Ontario
* Eden High School
Middle East
* Eden, Lebanon, a city and former bishopric
* Camp Eden, Iraq
O ...
VR music video “Drugs”.
In 2017, Bernard became the Executive Producer at Fever Content, a Los Angeles-based Immersive Entertainment company,
however, in a 2019 interview he revealed that he had stepped down from his role in the company to focus on other projects.
Filmography
Director
*
Korn "
Worst Is On Its Way" (2022)
*
High Holy Days
The High Holidays also known as the High Holy Days, or Days of Awe in Judaism, more properly known as the Yamim Noraim ( he, יָמִים נוֹרָאִים, ''Yāmīm Nōrāʾīm''; "Days of Awe")
#strictly, the holidays of Rosh HaShanah ("Jew ...
"
All My Real Friends
''All My Real Friends'' is an album by the Canadian rock band High Holy Days. It was recorded at Metalworks Studio in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend fr ...
" (2004)
*
Dank Jones "
I Want You" (2003)
*
Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory or TOAD) is a Canadian rock band from North Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 1999, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. The band includes traits of music style ...
"
Point to Prove" (2003)
*
Treble Charger
Treble Charger is a Canadian rock band formed in 1992 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Greig Nori, vocalist and guitarist Bill Priddle, bassist Rosie Martin and drummer Richard Mulligan. They began with a melod ...
(2002)
*
Jersey
Jersey ( , ; nrf, Jèrri, label=Jèrriais ), officially the Bailiwick of Jersey (french: Bailliage de Jersey, links=no; Jèrriais: ), is an island country and self-governing Crown Dependencies, Crown Dependency near the coast of north-west F ...
"Saturday Night" (2001)
*
David Usher
David Usher (born April 24, 1966) is a British-born Canadian musician, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and activist best known as the front man for the band Moist. He has also released a number of solo albums. He is the founder of Reimagin ...
"
Black Black Heart
"Black Black Heart" is a song written by David Usher and Jeff Pearce and released as the second single off Usher's 2001 album, '' Morning Orbit''. It became a minor hit in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, and rose to number three in G ...
" (2001)
*
Dank Jones "Lovercall" (2001)
Executive Producer
*
Eden
Eden may refer to:
* Garden of Eden, the "garden of God" described in the Book of Genesis
Places and jurisdictions
Canada
* Eden, Ontario
* Eden High School
Middle East
* Eden, Lebanon, a city and former bishopric
* Camp Eden, Iraq
O ...
"Drugs" (2016)
*
Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice are an English rock band from London, England. Formed in 2010 as an acoustic duo comprising singer Ellie Rowsell and guitarist Joff Oddie, Wolf Alice have also featured bassist Theo Ellis and drummer Joel Amey since 2012.
Wolf Alic ...
"
You're A Germ" (2015)
*
Kaskade
Ryan Gary Raddon (born February 25, 1971), better known by his stage name Kaskade, is an American DJ, record producer and remixer. ''DJ Times'' voted Kaskade "America's Best DJ" in 2011 and 2013. ''DJ Mag'' named Kaskade fifty-first on its 20 ...
"Never Sleep Alone" (2015)
*
Grouplove
Grouplove (often typeset as GROUPLOVE) is an American alternative rock band that was formed in 2009 by Hannah Hooper (lead vocals, keyboards), Christian Zucconi (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Sean Gadd (bass), Andrew Wessen (lead guitar, backing vo ...
"I'm With You" (2014)
*
Chromeo
Chromeo is a Canadian electro-funk duo from Montreal, formed in 2002 by musicians David "Dave 1" Macklovitch and Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel. Their sound draws from blue-eyed soul, dance music, rock, synth-pop, disco and funk.
, the band has re ...
"Come Alive" (2014)
*
Avicii
Tim Bergling (; 8 September 1989 – 20 April 2018), known professionally as Avicii (, ), was a Swedish DJ, remixer and music producer. At the age of 16, Bergling began posting his remixes on electronic music forums, which led to his first rec ...
"
Hey Brother
"Hey Brother" is a dance song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii from his debut studio album, ''True'' (2013). American bluegrass singer Dan Tyminski provides vocals for the track. It was written by Avicii, Ash Pournouri, Salem Al Fakir ...
" (2013)
*
Grouplove
Grouplove (often typeset as GROUPLOVE) is an American alternative rock band that was formed in 2009 by Hannah Hooper (lead vocals, keyboards), Christian Zucconi (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Sean Gadd (bass), Andrew Wessen (lead guitar, backing vo ...
"Ways to Go" (2013)
*
Colbie Caillat
Colbie Marie Caillat (; born May 28, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter. She rose to fame through social networking website Myspace. At that time, she was the number one unsigned artist of her genre.
After signing with Universal Republic ...
"Hold On" (2013)
*
Grouplove
Grouplove (often typeset as GROUPLOVE) is an American alternative rock band that was formed in 2009 by Hannah Hooper (lead vocals, keyboards), Christian Zucconi (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Sean Gadd (bass), Andrew Wessen (lead guitar, backing vo ...
"Shark Attack" (2013)
*
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical ...
"
Locked Out of Heaven
"Locked Out of Heaven" is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars from his second studio album, ''Unorthodox Jukebox'' (2012). It was released as the lead single from the album on October 1, 2012. The song was written by Mars, Phil ...
" (2012)
*
Kerli
Kerli Kõiv (; born 7 February 1987), better known mononymously as Kerli, is an Estonian singer and songwriter.
Born in Elva, Kerli entered multiple singing competitions before being signed to Island Records in 2006 by LA Reid. In 2007, she rel ...
"
The Lucky Ones" (2012)
*
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical ...
"
When I Was Your Man
"When I Was Your Man" is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars from his second studio album, '' Unorthodox Jukebox'' (2012). Atlantic Records released the song as the third promotional single and as the second official single, t ...
" (2012)
*
Twin Atlantic
Twin Atlantic are a Scottish alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The group currently consists of Sam McTrusty (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ross McNae (bass) and Joe Lazarus (drums). Lead guitarist Barry McKenna departed from the b ...
"What is Light? Where is Laughter?" (2011)
*
Ceelo Green
Thomas DeCarlo Callaway - Burton (born May 30, 1975), known professionally as CeeLo Green (or Cee Lo Green), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. He is known for his work in hip hop and R&B, including the Gnarl ...
"
I want You" (2011)
*
Inna
Elena Alexandra Apostoleanu (born 16 October 1986), known professionally as Inna (stylized in all caps), is a Romanian singer. Born in Mangalia and raised in Neptun, she studied political science at Ovidius University before meeting the Rom ...
"
Club Rocker
"Club Rocker" is a song recorded by Romanian singer Inna for her second studio album, ''I Am the Club Rocker'' (2011). The song was released on 30 May 2011, as the second single from the record; a remix version featuring American rapper Flo Rida wa ...
" (2011)
*
Awolnation
Awolnation (stylized in all caps) is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed and fronted by Aaron Bruno, formerly of Under the Influence of Giants, Home Town Hero, and Insurgence. The band is signed to Better Noise Music, formerly bei ...
"
Kill Your Heroes
"Kill Your Heroes" is a song by American alternative rock band Awolnation. It is written by lead singer Aaron Bruno and musician Brian West for the band's debut studio album ''Megalithic Symphony'', where it appears as the eighth track. "Kill You ...
" (2011)
References
External links
*
Craig Bernard on IMVMDb*
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American film producers
Canadian film producers
American music video directors
American music video producers
Canadian music video directors
Living people
Music video producers
University of Toronto alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)