The Glue Society–a seven-man collective of directors and installation artists–has joined the roster of biscuit filmworks for U.S. representation. The main face of The Glue Society at biscuit for commercial direction will be Gary Freedman. The Glue Society also includes Jonathan Kneebone, Matt Devine, James Dive, Pete Baker, Luke Crethar and Paul Bruty, all of whom contribute to the creative collective’s output.
The Glue Society was ranked the second most-awarded director of 2012 by the Gunn Report, and each member of the collective specializes in a unique craft to produce a range of projects from sculptural installations to commercials and long-form entertainment.
Under The Glue Society banner, Freedman has directed spots for top international brands including Nike, Axe and Burger King, garnering awards from assorted major advertising competitions throughout his career. His “Dip Desperado” for Doritos earned top honors from Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clios, The One Show, AICP Show and more; “Warren” for Virgin Mobile, “March of the Emperors” for Canal+ and “The Regulars” for VB have also earned accolades. Freedman excels in cinematic visuals and subtle exploration of the motivations and vulnerabilities of his characters. He was born and educated in London, launched his directorial career in Sydney, and now resides and works in New York City.
Prior to joining biscuit, The Glue Society was repped by Park Pictures in the U.S. The Glue Society is currently also repped by Revolver in Australia, Independent in the U.K., and Wanda in France.
Founded in 2000 by director Noam Murro and managing director Shawn Lacy, biscuit filmworks maintains a directorial roster which includes Murro, The Glue Society (Freedman), Andreas Nilsson, Aaron Ruell, Aaron Stoller, Bruce St. Clair, Christopher Riggert, Clay Weiner, Jeff Low, Matt Dilmore, Mike Maguire, Philippe Andre, and Steve Rogers.
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