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.
Seth Rogen’s Apple TV+ Comedy Series “The Studio” To Open SXSW Fest
The SXSW Film & TV Festival will kick off March 7 with the world premiere of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's "The Studio," the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Rogen as a fictional Hollywood studio head.
The Austin, Texas, festival announced its slate Wednesday, unveiling the 96 features, including 82 world premieres, selected for its 32nd edition. The SXSW film festival, which is held alongside a sprawling music festival and tech conference, runs March 7-15.
"The Studio," to debut on Apple TV+ on March 26, stars Rogen alongside Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders.
"This brilliantly conceived series is exquisitely cast and written, capturing the fanatical love, dedication, pressure, and, yes, the hubris that defines our industry," Claudette Godfrey, vice president of the festival, said in a statement. "It's hilariously spot-on, bringing to life the stories we've all heard or witnessed firsthand. We can't wait to experience the joy and energy radiating from the Paramount when we share this gem with the world."
SXSW has long been a regular home to some of the movie genres that get less attention at other festivals, particularly comedies, horror films and thrillers. Last year, "Fall Guy" and "Civil War" launched to much fanfare at SXSW.
This year's slate includes the Ben Affleck-starring "The Accountant 2," the action thriller sequel due out in late April. Also premiering: Alex Scharfman's "Death of a Unicorn," a comedy about a father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) who accidentally run over a unicorn.
Other selections include Mimi Cave's "Holland," a Michigan-set thriller starring Nicole Kidman; Flying Lotus' "Ash," a sci-fi movie set on a mysterious planet, starring Eiza... Read More