Codi Barbini
LA, CA

I'm a filmmaker, storyteller, and creative partner specializing in projects that move people. With over a decade of experience directing, editing, and producing branded and documentary content, I bring a sharp eye for narrative and a deep understanding of emotional tone, pacing, and visual language.



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The New Normal

The New Normal intimately follows five student survivors of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting—Gabby, Nicole, Daniel, Brandon, and Kelsey—as they navigate the aftermath of tragedy, from finishing the school year to finding their way forward in a changed world.

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Feature Documentary





WeTransfer | Eternity’s Sunrise: The Life of Carmen Cicero

The film tells the story of 93-year-old painter (currently 98) Carmen Cicero, whose enduring optimism has shaped both his life and work. After losing his home and studio in a devastating fire in 1971, Carmen rebuilt everything from the ground up—guided by a deep belief in beauty, resilience, and the power of art.


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Branded Documentary




Sydney Los Angeles 

Directed, produced, and edited a social campaign for Sydney Los Angeles, a new fashion brand rooted in California style and made in Los Angeles.

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Social First Fashion 
Commercial  





Calvin Klein | One Future

In One Future #ckone, Calvin Klein spotlighted a new generation of powerful young voices and photographers from across America.  As the story producer and creative editor for 3 of the 11 films, I helped guide that shift—identifying and shaping new narratives that better reflected the subjects' lived experiences.

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Social First Branded Documentary





First Dog In

Tasked with developing a new docu-style series centered on the deep bonds between dogs and their handlers, I conceptualized and story produced a sizzle that relied primarily on evocative found footage.

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Documentary Development

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Maven Clinic

We crafted five emotionally resonant stories of motherhood for Maven Clinic, highlighting the real experiences of pregnancy, parenting, and care.

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Branded Documentary 






Instagram | Johannes Leonardo 

JL approached us to create an emotional, youthful edit that captured the essence of their year for Instagram. We crafted the storytelling, sound design, and edit, blending visual elements and audio to evoke a genuine, impactful narrative. The final piece highlighted the brand’s vibrancy while staying true to its identity.

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Development 





Calvin Klein | Holiday 

I crafted youthful and energetic narratives that evolved in real-time. While the project initially had a set vision, we embraced a flexible, responsive approach to storytelling—adapting direction on the fly to uncover fresh, unexpected stories that felt both authentic and dynamic. With a keen focus on energy and emotion, I led the production, editing, and sound design, while my brother, Quinn Barbini, contributed the music to perfectly complement the campaign's tone.

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Branded Documentary 
Commercial 







March Sadness | Kraft 

For Kraft’s March Sadness campaign, we ideated a unique project that focused on the teams that were losing during the tournament, giving them comfort in the form of mac and cheese through in-person activations.

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Commercial | Case Study 







NYPOST | TikTok Animals 

I produced, directed, and edited a digital series for the New York Post featuring some of the internet’s most beloved and viral animal creators. 

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Social First Documentary 







LA LOM 

The New Normal intimately follows five student survivors of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting—Gabby, Nicole, Daniel, Brandon, and Kelsey—as they navigate the aftermath of tragedy, from finishing the school year to finding their way forward in a changed world.

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Photography 






Will Smith | Superbowl 

In just 10 days, Artclass and Will Smith pulled together a team to create a powerful spot—an impressive feat of speed and creativity.

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Documentary 





Calvin Klein

For Calvin Klein's eyewear, sustainability, and Hannah Moon projects, I created distinctly different edit styles to cater to social media and paid ads.  The sustainability edit required a more immersive and impactful approach, so I identified the need for additional footage and took the initiative to shoot more content, deepening the narrative around Calvin Klein's commitment to environmental responsibility. Lastly, for the Hannah Moon project, I focused on capturing her unique vision and artistry, creating a personal and intimate storytelling experience.

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