FilmTecknarna, headquartered in Stockholm with offices in New York, has inked a deal to represent Berlin-based director Lucas Zanotto for exclusive commercial representation in the U.S., Canadian, French and Nordic markets. This marks the first time Zanotto has been repped stateside; he continues to helm projects independently in Germany.
Zanotto’s aesthetic blends a variety of mixed media in new and experimental ways, a modern and minimal approach perhaps best exemplified by a network identity project produced and directed by Berlin-based dyrdee Media in conjunction with the director for Nickelodeon Germany. The idents went on to win the Gold Design Lion at the 2009 Cannes International Advertising Festival.
“We love Lucas’ ability to mix different media. His way of styling classic animation in combination with digital media gives his film a very modern and analog feel. It’s a decidedly different approach that conjures new and unexpected animation possibilities,” said Lars Ohlson, FilmTecknarna CEO.
Zanotto comes from a background as a product and graphic designer. After receiving his design diploma in Milan, he worked in several different international design studios (including the noted product design firm Continuum). Slowly he moved into graphic design area and then went on to directing films and creating motion graphics.
After Milan, he lived in Barcelona and later moved to Berlin. Zanotto’s work has been recognized by numerous award shows, including Promax International, and the Ottawa Animation Film Festival.
Zanotto comes aboard a FilmTecknarna directorial roster that consists of Jonas Odell, David Nord, Johanna Andersson, Jessica Laurén, Boris Nawratil, Stig Bergqvist, Jonas Dahlbeck, and Jory Hull.
The company is repped in the U.S. by Judy Wolff on the East Coast, Hill Reps in the Midwest and Reber Covington on the West Coast. Hesty Reps handles FilmTecknarna in Canada.
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