Filipina filmmaker and actress Isabel Sandoval has joined Black Dog Films for U.S./U.K. representation. In 2019, Sandoval became the first transgender woman of color to compete at the Venice Film Festival with her feature Lingua Franca. The film was nominated for the John Cassavetes Award at the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards and won the award for best narrative feature at the Bentonville Film Festival. For her performance, Sandoval was named Best Actress at the International Cinephile Society Awards, and at the Pacific Meridian International Film Festival.
Earlier this year Sandoval directed Shangri-La, a short film for the Prada Group’s acclaimed MIU MIU Women’s Tales series. Previous contributors have included Agnes Varda, Lucrecia Martel, Ava DuVernay, Miranda July and Lynne Ramsay. Referred to as “the Queen of sensual cinema,” Sandoval brings honesty, delicacy and intimacy to her projects.
The Museum of Modern Art described Sandoval as “a rarity among the young generation of Filipino filmmakers” while Criterion has touted her as “one of the most exciting and multitalented filmmakers on the indie scene.”
“Isabel is an extraordinary filmmaker,” commented Martin Roker, head of Black Dog Films. “We’re delighted to welcome her to the team. At Black Dog we celebrate unique perspectives and voices and help match our directors with brands, artists and labels that complement the director’s talent. We’re looking forward to taking these next steps with Isabel.”
“What an incredible honor to be part of Black Dog Films and its roster of visionary, boundary-pushing artists,” said Sandoval who’s eager to bring her creative voice to new projects and campaigns.
Sandoval is currently based in New York where she is developing a drama for FX, and a feature film about the haunting of a Spanish conquistador in the 16th century Philippines. Her first two features, Señorita and Apparition, are currently streaming on The Criterion Channel.
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