Organization launches resource blog to track, provide COVID-19 updates
The AICP has announced that for the time being all of its in-person events and programming are paused. This includes the AICP Awards, which comprises AICP Post Awards (originally scheduled for May 6th) and AICP Week, which includes the AICP Show and AICP Next Awards, as well as Base Camp programming (originally scheduled for June 9th-June 11th).
“The AICP Awards programs are an opportunity to celebrate craft, thought leadership and above all else, community. At this time, protecting the community is paramount,” noted Matt Miller, president and CEO of AICP, who worked in consultation with the AICP National Board of Directors to make this decision. “The Awards and other programs are not being canceled at this time, only moved to a more appropriate time.” AICP will issue updates as they become available.
Miller also outlined a coronavirus/COVID-19 resource blog (accessed through the homepage of aicp.com) with specific issues and guidance that is available to all in the industry, and not limited to its members. The blog–updated numerous times a day–is a repository of information for those seeking information about commercial production and post production. AICP staff and professionals are working to gather and post information as frequently as possible.
“The past few days have been challenging and unprecedented,” said Miller. “We have shared this resource with marketers, agencies, unions and employee groups and we encourage all to share as far and as wide as possible–this resource is for the benefit of the entire industry as we try to work through these times.”
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