Moving Picture Company (MPC) has promoted Karena Ajamian to executive producer of finishing at its L.A. studio.
Ajamian joined MPC as a sr. producer in January 2018 after nearly a decade in the industry and has since overseen many major projects including the renowned Beats by Dre campaign directed by Hiro Murai, “Storytellers” for Apple TV+ directed by Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki, and a Chevrolet campaign directed by Rupert Sanders.
MPC’s finishing work in L.A. is spearheaded by creative director Claus Hansen, alongside a team of highly skilled Flame Artists including Noah Caddis, Cynthia Lee, Rob Ufer and Benji Davidson. Together, the team has brought its artistry to notable work including Vanity Fair’s 25th Hollywood Issue campaign directed by Park Pictures’ Lubezki, Infiniti’s campaign “Konrad’s World” directed by MJZ’s Craig Gillespie, and the launch campaign for Google Nest.
Hansen commented, “Our team approaches every project with a high level of creativity and scrutiny, and Karena has been a fundamental part of this, thanks to her close attention to detail, her incredible connection with our clients and her passion for the work.”
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