Eric McCasline has taken the helm of Final Cut Los Angeles as executive producer. Most recently, McCasline was the EP at design-based collective, Wolf & Crow where he helped to bring in and oversaw projects for Nike, Google, Apple and Jeep.
McCasline honed his postproduction skills at visual effects studio MPC, working in both Los Angeles and London, an experience he cites as informing his understanding of Final Cut which maintains offices in London, NY and L.A.
Prior to post, McCasline was a live action mainstay. Raised in Portland, Ore., from the age of ten, it was only natural that his start in the business was working productions for Adidas and Nike with Wieden + Kennedy. From there he moved to L.A., and spent over a decade on productions with Smuggler, Backyard, MJZ, @radical.media, HSI, Hungry Man, and Tool.
He has now gone full circle with his move to Final Cut. “One of the many reasons I am excited about Final Cut is the opportunity to get reconnected with the narrative filmmaking of advertising. The expert artists, starting with [editor] Rick Russell all the way down, craft pure storytelling in the most compelling and inspirational manner.”
“Final Cut is at a time of great growth, adding more full service creative options,” said Stephanie Apt, president of Final Cut. “With such a multidimensional background, Eric is the perfect leader to both enhance our existing partnerships and maximize our capabilities for continued development.”
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