Bicoastal Union Editorial has made a high-profile addition to its roster with the arrival of editor Rick Lawley. Best known as the co-founder of Whitehouse Post, which opened in London in 1990, Lawley moved to the West Coast in 2001 to open the Los Angeles office. Additionally, he was involved in the development of three other companies: Scholar, Carbon, and Cap Gun. His deep credit list as an editor spans celebrated work for Apple, GE, and Toyota, among others.
“I have known Rick for a decade, ridden with him, broken bread with him, laughed and cried with him,” said Union partner/managing director Michael Raimondi, who presides over the company with partner/managing director Caryn Maclean, alongside executive producers Melissa Lubin in NY and Vicki Russell in Austin. “Mostly, I’ve admired him as an editor and as a human, and I finally get to work with him.”
“I was not looking for a new home after Whitehouse Post, but I admire Union Editorial for their commitment to doing great work and being good people,” Lawley said.
During his decades-long career, Lawley has earned a reputation as an exceptional storyteller, collaborating on commercial projects with directors Jim Jarmusch, Wim Wenders, and Ridley Scott, as well as commercial and music video projects with Jonathan Glazer, Jake Scott, Tarsem, Frank Budgen, Traktor, and many more. Lawley’s work has been honored with Cannes Lions, British Television Awards, D&AD Awards, Clios, and by the AICP Show.
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