Jeff Barker is a screenwriter and author. He hosts the weekly podcast: The Screenplay Lab.

Two of his children work in the film industry. Curry Barker is an admired director, actor, and comedian. Riley Barker is a cinematographer.

He is the GRAND PRIZE Winner of FADE IN's 2025 Horror Screenwriting Competition.

His screenplays have been honored at numerous other film festivals and writing contests, including the Austin Film Festival, Stage 32, FILMMATIC, The Red List, Los Angeles International, New York Horror Nights, ScreenCraft, Vail, and Big Apple.

Previous to his full-time writing career, Jeff spent many years working as a provider in the field of psychiatry. Before that, he had a nine-year career as an award-winning television news anchor and reporter. He has been featured on NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, The Weather Channel, and CNBC.