Chris Barrett (born July 24, 1982 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania) is an American film director, producer, spokesperson, and author who was featured in the Sundance Award Winning Documentary The Corporation.Chris co-founded Powerhouse Pictures Entertainment, LLC, with Efren Ramirez, who is most well known for his portrayal of Pedro in Napoleon Dynamite. They co-authored the book "Direct Your Own Life: How To Be A Star In Any Field You Choose" released on June 10, 2008 through Kaplan Publishing.