Rascal Post has brought colorist James Bamford aboard as creative director.
Bamford had an 18-year tenure at The Mill London, having been appointed head of color in 2020. Over the years he’s worked with leading directors including Matthew Vaughn, Oscar Hudson, Taika Waititi and Nicolai Fuglsig.
Bamford’s portfolio includes Volvo’s “Epic Split,” John Lewis’ “The Man on the Moon” and Coca-Cola’s 2020 Christmas ad “The Letter.” Alongside this, he’s collaborated with brands such as Playstation, Amazon, Guinness, and Sipsmith, and on music videos for the likes of Little Mix, Metronomy, Khruangbin, and Hozier. Bamford’s work has been recognized at multiple award shows including the Creative Circle, Kinsale Sharks, and British Arrows.
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