Full service media company Bandito Brothers has added Keith Rivers to its director lineup for commercial representation. Hailing from Seattle, Rivers jump-started his directing career creating commercials for Microsoft. Among his projects, Rivers conceptualized and directed a global marketing campaign for Internet Explorer and created the instantly viral Microsoft “Surface” commercial, which received 8 million views and won a Gold ADDY award.
Rivers got his start in his hometown of North Bend, Wash., making short films for 24 Hour Film Races. An avid skier, Rivers perfected many daredevil moves all for the love of capturing them on film. He is currently directing a follow-up to his short documentary film “Salt and Pepper,” which shortlisted at the One Screen Film Festival, and just recently finished a campaign for Fuhu. In addition to Microsoft, Rivers’ previous commercial work has included helming projects for such brands as Chevrolet, Alaska Airlines, Tesla, Hershey’s, Taco Bell, and Volvo.
Bandito Brothers is comprised of partners/directors Mouse McCoy, Scott Waugh, and Jacob Rosenberg, along with a roster of directors that includes Rivers, Larry Charles, Loni Peristere, Benzo Theodore, Tim Damon, Walter Robot, Elliott Lester, Michael Polish and Tim Wilkerson. Recent Bandito clients include: BMW, Kia, Gatorade, Toyota, Sprite, Lexus, Ford, EA and the Gold CLIO-winning Hot Wheels For Real campaign.
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