Veteran executive producer Fran McGivern has joined B-Reel as executive producer for commercials, after a five-year stint running ACNE Production in Los Angeles preceded by a long run at RSA Films. McGivern will work out of B-Reel’s Los Angeles office.
McGivern came aboard RSA Films, first as head of production, then as an executive producer for directors including Jake Scott, Jordan Scott, David Slade, The Malloys, and Laurence Dunmore.
“I’ve been an admirer of Fran over the years,” said Michael McQuhae, managing director, B-Reel. “She brings a perfect blend of traditional film and digital experience.”
McGivern described B-Reel as “the perfect place where good old-fashioned storytelling can be coupled seamlessly with innovative technology. I’ve been watching B-Reel position itself as one of the most successful and forward thinking production companies in the industry.”
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