Audio post studio Mr. Bronx has hired Hanna Choi as executive producer. Choi’s new post follows a dual role at Red Iron NYC and PLUSHnyc where she stewarded large-scale projects for networks such as HBO, Food Network, and NBC while producing campaigns for Clinique, Google, PayPal, Givenchy, and others.
Sound designer/mixer Dave Wolfe, founder of NYC-based Mr. Bronx, said of Choi, “Not only are we bringing on an extraordinarily experienced producer, but we’re also gaining a multi-instrumentalist and creative partner. Hanna possesses the unique ability to bridge the gap between production and creative design.”
Hailing from Portland, Ore., Choi is a lifelong musician with classical training and concert appearances at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and Bowery Ballroom. She currently performs violin and keys for Mackenzie Shrieve and has played an integral role in groups such as Three Thousand Rivers and The Harvard Undergraduate Drummers. After a STEM-focused education, Choi followed her passion for all things music and sound, connecting with Headroom founder Jerry Plotkin in 2015. From there, she cut her teeth in the audio post world, rising through the ranks to producer before the studio joined PLUSHnyc in 2018. While retaining her producer responsibilities at PLUSHnyc, she stepped up to a concurrent role of project manager at sister company Red Iron NYC in 2020.
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