Music house Human Worldwide has hired Carol Dunn as its newest executive producer. Dunn joins Human from post-house PS260, where she served as EP in its West Coast office for two years. She will report to Human’s partner and composer Gareth Williams.
In her new role, Dunn will be responsible for developing Human’s business from their L.A. office, growing its model to expand its brand, as well as helping market Human to remain top of mind with current and potential clients. She will also work hand in hand with its sales team, and has an additional role in helping to create the company music as a creative producer.
At PS260, Dunn worked with big-name agencies and brands, including Omnicom, WPP, American Greetings, NBA, Hyatt, Kia, Instagram and TRUTH. She has also served as EP and head of sales at Squeak E Clean Productions and Amber Music, where she oversaw and directed their national sales force, marketing and new business efforts. Duunn also previously held leadership roles at the record labels Capitol Records and Interscope Records, co-producing such soundtracks as Baz Lurhmann’s Romeo + Juliet, Boogie Nights and Office Space.
“Human’s musical output is second to none, and I’m excited to bring my career experience from film and TV to Human with the intention of extending our focus beyond advertising,” Dunn said. “I joined Human because it was an opportunity to set my heart’s passion back on my musical career path with a company that has all the tools to change the idea of how a music house functions in our industry. After a rewarding stint in postproduction, I am overjoyed to be back.”
This news comes on the heels of Human’s expansion with its Sonic Branding department, helmed by sr. producer Craig Caniglia, which has created work for notable brands such as Coca-Cola, IKEA, Visa, GE Appliances, and Lowe’s. In addition, Human’s postproduction department Post Human–led by chief engineer Sloan Alexander–recently mixed projects for adidas, Under Armour, Google, Verizon, and Stella Artois.
Florence Adds Director Parker Schmidt To Its Roster
Boutique production company Florence has added Parker Schmidt to its directorial roster, marking his first signing for representation in the U.S. Schmidt found his way into directing from his background as a competitive downhill skateboarder, where his world travels and brand relationships catalyzed a lifelong passion for film. Now behind the camera, Schmidt’s work embodies high-grade art direction, intentional craftsmanship, and lensed moments that capture the human experience.
Following his career in action sports, Schmidt was accepted to MASE Art School in Berlin, after which he began working as an art director for brands like Leica Camera, Nike, and Corona Beer. Once introduced to commercial filmmaking, his directorial style came to life, shooting ads across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.
His body of work includes spots for Lexus, Cadillac, Porsche, Hyundai, REI, CHIMI, Aero Airlines, Apple, Free People, Sharenow, World Sports Games and The Wall Street Journal. Schmidt remains committed to pushing his artistic boundaries as a filmmaker, frequently directing creative shorts like Bowl of Life, Ascension, and the experimental short Requiem. He’s won accolades like Best Sport Film at the Santa Monica International Film Awards and Best Skateboard Film at the Mountain & Adventure Film Festival.
Schmidt said of signing with Florence, “I clicked so quickly with [company founder and EP] Jerad Anderson when we met on a project for Lexus earlier this year. The same goes for [managing director/EP] Ned Brown, who immediately showed a profound interest in getting to know me and what I aspire to achieve. The creative alignment of the stars was set in motion to build trust and... Read More