DUANE BARNHART

A compulsive storyteller and entertainment entrepreneur, Duane Barnhart is a seasoned, award-winning Director, Producer, and Content Strategist with over 30 years of experience in traditional and digital media. Spending the majority of his career in Hollywood, CA, Duane has been uniquely positioned to seize opportunities that have shaped his versatility, allowing him to excel in mainstream entertainment, faith-based projects, and corporate storytelling. He has Directed acclaimed talent such as James Earl Jones, Sir Ben Kingsley, Dennis Quaid, Gary Sinise, and Rob Lowe, while also creating impactful television and documentary content with notable ministry leaders including Kirk Cameron, Ray Comfort, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Nick Vujicic.

Career Highlights:

Entrepreneurial Media Leadership

• Integral to the original launch team for Google’s radio and television ad division, pioneering innovative media strategies.
• Co-founder of Daily Disruption, a tech blog featured on Google News and other major platforms.
• Relaunched and rebranded The Doorpost Project, hosting nearly 50 podcasts spotlighting the entertainment industry’s challenges and triumphs.

Corporate & Commercial Storytelling

• Crafted impactful commercials and corporate documentaries for global brands including:
  • Mandarin Oriental
  • Caymus Vineyards
  • Godiva Chocolates
  • Opus One Winery
  • IBM Watson
  • Panasonic
  • Full list upon request

Notable Productions

• "Monumental: In Search of America's National Treasure" presented by Kirk Cameron.
  • Directed and produced this documentary, released in theaters across the country, achieving the highest grossing event in Fathom Events’ history at the time.
• Vintage Gentleman:
  • Founder and creative director. VG's mission is to provide a toolkit of creative & insightful content to help men become the best versions of themselves.

Awards & Recognition

• Multiple Telly Awards for excellence in film and television.
• Dove Award nomination for Monumental.

Additional Ventures

• Voice Acting & Representation:
  • Spokesperson for MyMessage.com.
  • Voice actor for The Little Baby Face Foundation’s promotional campaigns.
• Telly Awards:
  • Silver Council Member and Judge for the prestigious Telly Awards.

Duane Barnhart embodies a blend of creativity, business acumen, and technological foresight, consistently delivering content that resonates with audiences and drives results. His work stands as a testament to the power of meaningful storytelling across mediums.