A man carrying a bagful of groceries sees a dog further down the sidewalk urinating on the side of a building. The canine then scampers across the street to do the same on a parked motorcycle.
The guy is in panic mode upon the latter sight but thinks quickly to avoid a tinkling disaster, grabbing a piece of raw steak from his grocery bag and throwing it towards the dog. Predictably the dog goes for the beef and the motorcycle is spared a dousing.
The twist then comes when the man gets aboard another bike altogether. Turns out the original motorcycle wasn’t even his.
A supered explanation appears on screen, which reads, “Every Yamaha feels like yours.”
Harold Einstein of bicoastal/international Station Film directed “Dog,” part of a two-spot campaign produced by Station and Milan-based H Films for Italian agency 1861 United.
Einstein’s support team included exec producer Stella Orsini and producer Federica Dordoni. The DP was Ramsey Nickell.
The 1861 creative team included executive creative directors Roberto Battaglia and Pino Rozzi, copywriters Francesco Poletti and Luca Beato, and art directors Serena Di Bruno and Aureliano Fontana.
Editor was Chuck Willis of Cutting Room, New York. Susan Willis exec produced for Cutting Room with Michael Ramirez serving as assistant editor. Jun Mizumachi was the sound designer.
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