Alldayeveryday has added director Stephan Wever to its collective of creators in advertising and entertainment. Wever’s global projects span many genres and include long and short-form branded content, and television series. Noted collaborations include a documentary about the first true winter North Pole expedition, a VR experience for LVMH alongside Nicolas Winding Refn, the multi-awarded viral Audi campaign “The Comeback,” and Adidas campaigns featuring athletes like World Cup winner Paul Pogba. His client list includes Nike, Adidas, Audi, BMW, LVMH, Sony, and Ubisoft. He is currently writing a narrative miniseries, among other projects.
“Stephan’s work has the excitement and wonder of the world seen in new and imaginative ways; it vibrates on screen but maintains its emotional core,” said Michael Karbelnikoff, EP/founder of Alldayeveryday.
“Allday’s focus and experience in both entertainment and branded content makes for a great fit,” commented Wever. “With Allday, I am able to unite the longform projects I have in development with the advertising collaborations. I’m excited to be surrounded by people who are similarly energized by bringing a variety of stories to fruition.”
Wever started his career in his native Amsterdam filming fellow skateboarders and working as an editor on both documentaries and commercials. Inspired by his interest in visual effects, Wever then became a part of a VFX-driven design collective before embarking on his solo directing career, quickly earning multiple Vimeo Staff Picks. Prior to joining Alldayeveryday, Wever was repped in the ad arena by Ruffian. Before that he was on the Stink roster.
“For me, story is everything,” said Wever who is based in Amsterdam and Los Angeles. “When reading a script or a brief, I love considering how best to authentically develop something engaging and believable. Whether it is a small budget docu project or a large-scale cinematic campaign, I appreciate having the opportunity to explore and collaborate on a variety of work that hopefully moves people through storytelling.”
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