Framestore has brought Kamen Markov aboard its London advertising team as creative director.
Markov has been a major player in the VFX world for a number of years collecting accolades for work including Cravendale’s “Cats with Thumbs” which reached over 10 million YouTube views, John Lewis & Partners’ “The Boy and the Piano” which won more than 15 VFX awards globally including VES, Cannes Lion, British Arrows, and ADC honors, as well as LEGO’s “Rebuild The World” campaign which was nominated for outstanding VFX at VES.
Framestore executive creative director William Bartlett said of Markov, “As a key hire for us at an integral point of growth in our department, I can’t wait to see where his vision will take us and the boundaries he will break with his work.”
Markov shared, “My style of work can be defined by a constant drive for closer and early collaboration with agencies and directors. I’m incredibly excited to continue my journey with Framestore which is a powerhouse in VFX, and I can’t wait to learn from the award-winning talent within the studio whilst also bringing my unique experience to the team.”
Markov started his career as a motion graphic designer for TV before going on to work as editor and VFX artist for TopForm Studio in Bulgaria, his home country. Markov then relocated to Mexico City where he began working at The FilterFX and quickly built a reputation for himself collaborating with some of the top advertising directors around such as Fred Clapp, Jorge Aguilera, and Oliver Castro. Markov then moved to London joining MPC where he worked as a VFX supervisor and lead compositor on award-winning projects with renowned directors including Daniel Kleinman, Jonathan Glazer, Ulf Johansson, Frederic Planchon, Robert Stromberg, Johan Renck and the directing collective Traktor.
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