Cut+Run NY has promoted Adam Bazadona to editor and Ellese Jobin to head of production.
Adam Bazadona started as an assistant at Cut+Run in 2009 and, over the years, has worked alongside Jon Grover, Gary Knight, Akiko Iwakawa, among other editors. From assisting to editing has been a fluid transition for Bazadona with credits that include co-editor on Green Day’s “Oh Love” directed by Sam Bayer and the CFDA Fashion Fund film directed by Jun Diaz, a collaboration with Andres Cortes on “Rehearsal Space” featuring Lee Renaldo from Sonic Youth, and the recent Panda Designer video. Each of these projects demonstrates Bazadona’s love of editing projects with distinct visual style set to music. In 2015, he cut Scott McFarnon’s “Crazy Heart” directed by Floyd Russ, which highlights the stark reality of human trafficking in America. In the commercial realm, Bazadona has contributed his editing talent to a diverse collection of projects for clients Mercedes-Benz, Kobe Bryant, Verizon Wireless and Blue Apron.
Jobin’s career was forged at Cut+Run; she joined the company shortly after Bazadona, working in client service and reception. She quickly became involved in projects, assuming the role of producer and eventually sr. producer. As head of production, Jobin will oversee Cut+Run’s NY producer team and all facets of the postproduction process in a management capacity.
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