John Quinn has come aboard BRW Filmland Los Angeles as executive producer. He previously served as head of production at Boxer Films. Quinn has over 20 years of production experience, working on a wide range of productions across film, commercials and digital. At BRW, he will work to expand the company’s client base as well as source new talent to grow the directorial roster. He will work with BRW Filmland LA EP Gianfilippo Pedrotti.
Southern California native Quinn naturally acclimated to the production world as a film student at the University of Southern California. He worked alongside classmates to produce and develop content, cementing a passion for bringing creative visionaries’ ideas to life on screen. He landed his first professional gig as a PA at Limelight, later moving on to Propaganda Films, learning the ropes from deep within the production trenches. In 2001 he joined Boxer Films, first working as a freelance producer and eventually serving as Head of Production, collaborating with numerous repeat agency clients including 180 LA, RPA and Team One.
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