Unicorns & Unicorns (U&&), a BIPOC women-owned and led studio, has added multi-disciplinary commercial and film director Tamar Levine to its roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded content. Levine’s experience traverses various realms from fashion to music, and she has directed campaigns for clients including Victoria’s Secret PINK, Urban Decay, Lexus, and Warner Bros Records.
“Tamar has such a unique eye and brings so much creativity to the table,” said Adrianne McCurrach, U&&’s executive producer and co-founder. “When we look for folks to join our stable, we try to find talents with diverse skill sets. Tamar has an innovative design sensibility. She’s a photographer and an incredible director. We’ve had great fun working on projects with her already, and can’t wait for more.”
After graduating from the Art Center College of Design, Levine went on to create commercials, videos, and photo campaigns for a wide swath of clients. Her first career highlight was a solo photography exhibit at Bergamot Station in 2014. She then later began writing and directing short films and music videos that have garnered awards including from ADC Young Guns, New Exposure by Vogue, Redx & Bottega Veneta, Communication Arts, and PDN Photo Annuals. Her first short film, Twenty-Two Date Palm Way, debuted at Young Directors’ Night at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
Prior to joining U&U, Levine had affiliations with production houses such as JOJX and Stories Int’l. She also freelanced.
“As a multi-disciplinary artist [photographer, filmmaker, creative director], it excited me that Unicorns & Unicorns produced a variety of different kinds of work,” said Levine. “Ade and Mercedes [Allen-Sarria, EP] are both working moms. As a new mom, I can look up to them. I also love how diverse the roster is–I have no fear of my work being marginalized.”
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