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Craig Gerber

Emmy® Award winner Craig Gerber is creator and executive producer of Disney Branded Television’s animated series “Firebuds,” about a team of young kids, who are the children of first responders, and their talking vehicle sidekicks as they embark on adventures together and learn what it truly means to be a hero. He is also creator/executive producer of Disney’s “Elena of Avalor,” which follows Princess Elena, Disney’s first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore. Gerber received his second Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program for his work on the series. Gerber also developed and served as executive producer of Disney Junior’s hit award-winning animated series “Sofia the First,” for which he won an Emmy Award for writing the series’ theme song. He has also co-authored many of the “Sofia the First” storybooks. Gerber has also written for the Disney Fairies film franchise. His prior work includes writing screenplays for Rogue Pictures, Radar Pictures and Intrepid Films. A graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema-Television, Gerber’s career took off after participating in a screenwriting showcase at the university that led to a major Hollywood studio optioning the first script he had ever written. Gerber is also an award-winning short film director whose comedic short “Hang Time” won Best Narrative Short at the Sonoma Valley Film Festival and Best Digital Short at the Sedona Film Festival in 2003. Originally from New York City, Gerber currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and three young sons, Miles, Desmond and Beau.

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Writer

Episode Elena of Avalor
First Day of Rule
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Model Sister
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Navidad
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Realm of the Jaquins
2017
Episode Sofia the First
Sidekick Clio
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Dear Sofia - Bravery
2015

Creator

Episode Elena of Avalor
King of the Carnaval
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
My Fair Naomi
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Spirit Monkey Business
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Wizard-in-Training
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Realm of the Jaquins
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Gecko's Tale
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Party of a Lifetime
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Blockheads
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Masks of Magic
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Jewel of Maru
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Royal Rivalry
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Curse of El Guapo
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Three Jaquins and a Princess
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
A Spy in the Palace
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Science Unfair
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Rise of the Sorceress
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Shapeshifters
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Scepter of Night
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Race for the Realm
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
A Tale of Two Scepters
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Class Act
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
All Kingdoms Fair
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
A Lava Story
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Song of the Sirenas
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Tides of Change
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Return of El Capitán
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Finding Zuzo
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Snow Place Like Home
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Two Left Fins
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Movin' On Up
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Not Without My Magic
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Luna's Big Leap
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Naomi Knows Best
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Sister of Invention
2019
Episode Firebuds
Sleepover Stakeout / Rescue Club
2022
Episode Firebuds
Cliffhanger / The Very First Fire
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
To Save a Sunbird
2019
Episode Firebuds
Marsh Mayhem / The Art of Friendship
2022
Episode Firebuds
Lights Out / Handle with Car
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Father-in-Chief
2019
Episode Firebuds
Transmission Impossible / Carkour
2022
Episode Firebuds
Care-A-Van Club / Mud About You
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Incredible Shrinking Royals
2019
Episode Firebuds
River Rescue / Big Tread
2022
Episode Firebuds
Hanukkah Hullabaloo / The Christmas Car-Sled Race
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Norberg Peace Prize
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Magic Within
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Flower of Light
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Captain Mateo
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Sugar Rush
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Family Treasure
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Dreamcatcher
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Changing of the Guard
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
King Skylar
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Spirit of a Wizard
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Team Isa
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Last Laugh
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Festival of Lights
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Birthday Cruise
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Giant Steps
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Shooting Stars
2020
Episode Firebuds
Car in a Tree / Dalmatian Day
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Crash Course
2020
Episode Firebuds
Hubcap Heist / Food Truck Fiasco
2022
Episode Firebuds
Treehouse Trouble / The Getaway Car That Got Away
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Sweetheart's Day
2020
Episode Firebuds
Picnic Pile-Up / Duo Dash
2022
Episode Firebuds
The Not-So Haunted House / Halloween Heroes
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Lightning Warrior
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Dia de las Madres
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Heart of the Jaguar
2020
Episode Sofia the First
Just One of the Princes
2013
Episode Elena of Avalor
Elena's Day Off
2020
Episode Sofia the First
The Big Sleepover
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Let the Good Times Troll
2013
Episode Elena of Avalor
To Queen or Not to Queen
2020
Episode Sofia the First
Cedric's Apprentice
2013
Episode Sofia the First
A Royal Mess
2013
Episode Elena of Avalor
Coronation Day
2020
Episode Sofia the First
The Shy Princess
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Blue Ribbon Bunny
2013
Episode Sofia the First
The Princess Test
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Baileywick's Day Off
2013
Episode Firebuds
Call of the Siren / Jamal’s Jam
2022
Episode Sofia the First
Tri-Kingdom Picnic
2013
Episode Sofia the First
The Little Witch
2013
Episode Firebuds
Bayani Cookout / Rest of the Best
2022
Episode Sofia the First
Two to Tangu
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Finding Clover
2013
Episode Sofia the First
The Amulet of Avalor
2013
Episode Sofia the First
The Buttercups
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Make Way for Miss Nettle
2013
Episode Sofia the First
The Amulet and the Anthem
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Tea for Too Many
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Princess Butterfly
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Great Aunt-Venture
2013
Episode Sofia the First
The Baker King
2013
Episode Sofia the First
The Floating Palace
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Holiday in Enchancia
2013
Episode Sofia the First
Four's a Crowd
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Two Princesses and a Baby
2014
Episode Sofia the First
The Enchanted Feast
2014
Episode Sofia the First
The Flying Crown
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Mom's the Word
2014
Episode Sofia the First
The Silent Knight
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Enchanted Science Fair
2014
Episode Sofia the First
King for a Day
2014
Episode Sofia the First
When You Wish Upon a Well
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Gizmo Gwen
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Sofia the Second
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Mystic Meadows
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Princesses to the Rescue!
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Ghostly Gala
2014
Episode Sofia the First
The Emerald Key
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Scrambled Pets
2014
Episode Sofia the First
The Princess Stays in the Picture
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Baileywhoops
2014
Episode Sofia the First
The Curse of Princess Ivy
2014
Episode Sofia the First
Winter's Gift
2014
Episode Sofia the First
The Leafsong Festival
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Substitute Cedric
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Clover Time
2015
Episode Sofia the First
In a Tizzy
2015
Episode Sofia the First
A Tale of Two Teams
2015
Episode Sofia the First
The Littlest Princess
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Buttercup Amber
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Carol of the Arrow
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Sidekick Clio
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Cool Hand Fluke
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Minimus is Missing
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Cedric Be Good
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Princess Adventure Club
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Minding the Manor
2015
Episode Sofia the First
The Secret Library
2015
Episode Sofia the First
New Genie on the Block
2015
Episode Sofia the First
The Fliegel Has Landed
2015
Episode Sofia the First
The Princess Ballet
2015
Episode Sofia the First
All the Sprite Moves
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Sofia in Elvenmoor
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Stormy Lani
2015
Episode Sofia the First
Lord of the Rink
2015
Episode Sofia the First
The Secret Library: Olaf and the Tale of Miss Nettle
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Gone With the Wand
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Bad Little Dragon
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Bunny Swap
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Her Royal Spyness
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Best in Air Show
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Dads and Daughters Day
2016
Episode Sofia the First
The Tale of the Noble Knight
2016
Episode Sofia the First
The Bamboo Kite
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Beauty Is the Beast
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Cauldronation Day
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Camp Wilderwood
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Royal Vacation
2016
Episode Sofia the First
Hexley Hall
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Princess Prodigy
2017
Episode Sofia the First
One for the Books
2017
Episode Sofia the First
Day of the Sorcerers
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Secret Library: Tale of the Eternal Torch
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Crown of Blossoms
2017
Episode Sofia the First
Pin the Blame on the Genie
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Mystic Isles
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Mystic Isles: The Princess and the Protector
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Royal Dragon
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Mystic Isles: The Mare of the Mist
2017
Episode Sofia the First
Through the Looking Back Glass
2017
Episode Sofia the First
Princess Jade
2017
Episode Sofia the First
Ivy's True Colors
2017
Episode Sofia the First
Too Cute to Spook
2017
Episode Sofia the First
Pirated Away
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Mystic Isles: The Falcon's Eye
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Mystic Isles: The Great Pretender
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Mystic Isles: A Very Mystic Wassailia
2017
Episode Sofia the First
The Birthday Wish
2018
Episode Sofia the First
In Cedric We Trust
2018
Episode Sofia the First
The Mystic Isles: A Hero for the Hoodwinks
2018
Episode Sofia the First
The Mystic Isles: Undercover Fairies
2018
Episode Sofia the First
A Royal Wedding
2018
Episode Sofia the First
The Royal School Fair
2018
Episode Sofia the First
The Lost Pyramid
2018
Episode Sofia the First
Return to Merroway Cove
2018
Episode Sofia the First
The Elf Situation
2018
Episode Sofia the First
Forever Royal
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
First Day of Rule
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Model Sister
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
All Heated Up
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Island of Youth
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Spellbound
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Prince Too Charming
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Finders Leapers
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Royal Retreat
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
A Day to Remember
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Scepter of Light
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Navidad
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Olaball
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Flight of the Jaquins
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Crystal in the Rough
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Princess Knight
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Captain Turner Returns
2017

Executive Producer

Episode Elena of Avalor
King of the Carnaval
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
My Fair Naomi
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Spirit Monkey Business
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Wizard-in-Training
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Realm of the Jaquins
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Gecko's Tale
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Party of a Lifetime
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Blockheads
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Masks of Magic
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Jewel of Maru
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Royal Rivalry
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Curse of El Guapo
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Three Jaquins and a Princess
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
A Spy in the Palace
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Science Unfair
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Rise of the Sorceress
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Shapeshifters
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Scepter of Night
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Race for the Realm
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
A Tale of Two Scepters
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Class Act
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
All Kingdoms Fair
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
A Lava Story
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Song of the Sirenas
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Tides of Change
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Return of El Capitán
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Finding Zuzo
2018
Episode Elena of Avalor
Snow Place Like Home
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Two Left Fins
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Movin' On Up
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Not Without My Magic
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Luna's Big Leap
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Naomi Knows Best
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Sister of Invention
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
To Save a Sunbird
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Father-in-Chief
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Incredible Shrinking Royals
2019
Episode Firebuds
Sleepover Stakeout / Rescue Club
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Norberg Peace Prize
2019
Episode Firebuds
Cliffhanger / The Very First Fire
2022
Episode Firebuds
Marsh Mayhem / The Art of Friendship
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Magic Within
2019
Episode Firebuds
Lights Out / Handle with Car
2022
Episode Firebuds
Transmission Impossible / Carkour
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Flower of Light
2019
Episode Firebuds
Care-A-Van Club / Mud About You
2022
Episode Firebuds
River Rescue / Big Tread
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Captain Mateo
2019
Episode Firebuds
Hanukkah Hullabaloo / The Christmas Car-Sled Race
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Sugar Rush
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Family Treasure
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Dreamcatcher
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Changing of the Guard
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
King Skylar
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Spirit of a Wizard
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Team Isa
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Last Laugh
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
Festival of Lights
2019
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Birthday Cruise
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Giant Steps
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Shooting Stars
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Crash Course
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Sweetheart's Day
2020
Episode Firebuds
Car in a Tree / Dalmatian Day
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Lightning Warrior
2020
Episode Firebuds
Hubcap Heist / Food Truck Fiasco
2022
Episode Firebuds
Treehouse Trouble / The Getaway Car That Got Away
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Dia de las Madres
2020
Episode Firebuds
Picnic Pile-Up / Duo Dash
2022
Episode Firebuds
The Not-So Haunted House / Halloween Heroes
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
Heart of the Jaguar
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Elena's Day Off
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
To Queen or Not to Queen
2020
Episode Elena of Avalor
Coronation Day
2020
Episode Firebuds
Call of the Siren / Jamal’s Jam
2022
Episode Firebuds
Bayani Cookout / Rest of the Best
2022
Episode Elena of Avalor
First Day of Rule
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Model Sister
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
All Heated Up
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Island of Youth
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Spellbound
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Prince Too Charming
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Finders Leapers
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Royal Retreat
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
A Day to Remember
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Scepter of Light
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Navidad
2016
Episode Elena of Avalor
Olaball
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Flight of the Jaquins
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Crystal in the Rough
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
The Princess Knight
2017
Episode Elena of Avalor
Captain Turner Returns
2017