The Mill has added Nicola Finn to its New York production team in the role of executive producer for design & animation.
Finn joins The Mill with a wealth of industry experience, having worked both agency, client and production side, with specific focus on design and animation. She started her career as a producer for advertising agencies that included Mother, Wieden+Kennedy and 180, before moving client side to set up an in-house Film & Content department at NIKE EMEA in the Netherlands. She then turned her attention to design-focused production, moving back to London and setting up Strange Beast before working as EP/managing director of Passion Pictures where she oversaw numerous successful and award-winning campaigns.
Heather Fullerton, managing director of The Mill’s New York studio, said of Finn, “Having worked with many leading clients both in Europe and U.S., she had been responsible for quite some iconic work. Her creative eye and design/animation expertise will support the continued development of our world class team.“
Finn added that she’s enthused to join the “talented collective of artists, technologists and producers at Mill+, and the wider Mill family. I have long admired the high standard of artistry and innovation consistently delivered by this team and feel honored to have been given the opportunity to play a role in continuing to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.”
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More