RSA Films has signed Brazilian director Pedro Becker for the U.S. This marks the first time that Becker, one of the top helmers in Brazil, will be repped in the American ad market. His work spans such agencies as Almap/BBDO, JWT, Lowe, Y&R and Saatchi & Saatchi, and brand including Pepsi, Smirnoff, Volkswagen, Ford, GM, Nestlé, Visa, and Coca-Cola.
Becker has been recognized with numerous honors at notable festivals and events including Cannes, Profissionais do Ano Rede Globo, Clube de Criação de São Paulo, and FIAP. Becker incorporates all aspects of production and post-production–including editing, music supervision, composition, 3D animation, and camera movement–to work coherently with his natural look and style.
Becker’s work features a naturalism that gives way to a casual, often comic surrealism. His film has been described as beautiful, witty and poignant. “Pedro is a true filmmaker with such a distinct voice, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the RSA family–he brings an international creativity that is well purposed for the U.S. market,” said RSA president Jules Daly.
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