Director Tina Bull has joined Harpoon Pictures for U.S. representation. She comes over from production house humble.
Describing herself as a visual storyteller, Bull has meshed her directing, design, photography and editorial skills in a career which has seen her helm campaigns for international clients such as British Airways, P&G, Nestle, Kelloggs, Neutrogena and the BBC.
Coming from an artistic background, Bull went to art school in London where she focused on typography and animation, which ultimately led her to doing broadcast design for Channel 4 and the BBC. Doing her first shoot at age 21 for The Antique Road Show, she learned quickly that she loved all aspects of production from creating props for the set to the actual directing; Bull plays an extremely hands-on role in every piece of work she creates. Currently based in Sydney, Bull has been repped Down Under by Luscious International for the past six years.
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