Rania Hattar joins as exec producer
Integrated production house ACNE has upped Line Postmyr to CEO/executive producer to lead the North American office. He previously held the title of managing director/EP. The promotion comes in tandem with the hiring of EP Rania Hattar who comes over after a stint as EP at Little Minx.
Postmyr has produced lauded campaigns throughout her career, having collaborated with directors such as Fredrik Bond, Tony Kaye, Spike Jonze, Mark Romanek and Bruno Aveillan. She’s held top posts, most notably as the former managing director at HELLO!, and has produced for other leading companies including MJZ, Smuggler, Anonymous Content, RSA and Sonny London.
Postmyr has substantial film experience outside of advertising, having produced shorts, features, and documentaries for such filmmakers as Gore Verbinski, Mario Van Peebles, Neil Abramson and Danny Boyle. In the music space, she has produced videos for iconic artists such as Madonna, Nirvana, Tina Turner, Lou Reed, Massive Attack, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iggy Pop, and Björk.
The evolution of Hattar’s career in L.A. after producing features, commercials, music videos and stills in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East reflects her ability to facilitate all facets of the production process. She cut her teeth working alongside the EPs at MJZ, guiding projects from pre-production to final delivery for 14 directors out of a roster of 23, including Bond, Michael Mann, and Nicolai Fuglsig.
Postmyr and Hattar duo will spearhead the new Southern California office of the Scandinavian-born company, which moves from Venice Beach to the historic Kim Sing Theatre in the Chinatown district of downtown L.A. in August 2015. A former vaudeville theatre from 1926, the Kim Sing Theatre is now an integrated live/work/event space with a retail storefront and restaurant license.
ACNE also maintains offices in Stockholm, London, Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam.
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