GO has added director Ante Kovac to its roster for his first U.S. commercial representation. The Toronto-based director has turned out work for such brands as 3M, American Apparel, Sylvania and Freederm. His music video work has been showcased internationally on MTV, Much Music and Pitchfork, among other outlets.
Kovac’s “Weapon” video for Matthew Good earned him a Juno Award for Best Director. Additionally, Kovac is currently in development on two feature film projects, including The Night I Died, an adaptation of a Cornell Woolrich (Hitchcock’s Rear Window) short story for Michael Douglas’ Furthur Films.
Gary Rose, managing director of GO, described Kovac as “a storyteller with a strong visual style, youthful sensibility and the ability to seamlessly transition between dramatic dialogue and comedy.”
After earning a degree in Radio and Television from Toronto-based Ryerson University, Kovac got his start as a director in music videos, working with such artists as The Tragically Hip, Joel Plaskett, Arkells and Said The Whale. In 2012, he made a successful shift into commercials.
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.
Bowersโ 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, โHis 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.โ
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, โKris first caught my attention when he released his record โHeroes + Misfitsโ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More