Postproduction facility Digital Arts NY, headed by owner/CEO Axel Ericson, has added several creative talent and production staff members formerly of Nutmeg to its roster–sr. producer Lauren Boyle, sound designers/mixers Brian Beatrice and Frank Verderosa, colorist Gary Scarpulla, finishing editor/technical engineer Mark Spano, and director of production Brian Donnelly.
As part of this expansion, Digital Arts will unveil additional infrastructure featuring an ADR stage/mix room. The current facility boasts several state-of-the-art audio suites, its historic first-ever 4K finishing theater/mixing dubstage on the East Coast, four color/finishing suites and expansive editorial and production space, which is spread over four floors.
The former Nutmeg team has hit the ground running servicing their long-time ad agency, network, animation and film studio clients. Scarpulla has been working on color for HBO’s Veep and Los Espookys, while Verderosa has been working with Ogilvy on several IKEA campaigns, and Beatrice has been mixing for Tom Ford’s prestigious cosmetics line series of spots.
Digital Arts’ in-house theater/mixing stage has proven to be a valuable resource for some of the most popular TV productions including recording recent commentary sessions for the HBO series Game of Thrones and the final season of Veep.
Additionally Ericson and finishing editor Spano collaborated with Oscar-winning directors Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim, bringing to fruition their recently debuted Netflix documentary The Great Hack which delves into the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Digital Arts also recently expanded its offerings to include production services. The company has already delivered projects for agencies Area 23, FCB Health and TCA.
“Digital Arts’ existing infrastructure was ideally suited to leverage itself into end-to-end production. Now we can deliver from shoot to post,” said Donnelly.
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