Great stories.  Well told.  No easy answers.

 

I'm drawn to the human drama behind the headlines, and look for compelling, nuanced stories that help us understand the world we live in.  

 
 

Ghosts Of Beirut Starring Dina Shihabi and Dermot Mulroney is now streaming on Paramount Plus

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Set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, the life of top UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous ...

Sergio, starring Wagner Moura and Ana de Armas, is now streaming on Netflix.

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Like on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FinalYearFilm/ THE FINAL YEAR is a unique insiders' account of President Barack Obama's foreign policy team during their last year in office. Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, THE FINAL YEAR offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years.
 
““Barker creates riveting cinema.””
— Variety
““a filmmaker of artistic and political consequence””
— New York Times
 
 
 

About me

I grew up in the California suburbs with a burning desire to know what was beyond the malls, surf, and beautiful sunsets.  I moved to Europe, filmed in over 70 countries, and finally moved back to LA.  Yes, the beach is that nice.

my films

For the past 2 decades I’ve had the privilege of making scripted narratives and documentaries that share stories of great consequence. I continue to be drawn to stories that explore human nature in times of immense hardship and unpack how people choose to move forward when right and wrong isn’t so clear.