Creative production studio Los York has promoted executive producer Melina Osornio-Andrade to managing director and partner.
Originally from Taos, New Mexico, Osornio-Andrade is experienced in feature films, advertising production and postproduction, with a deep love of design and motion graphics. From her 2012 start as an office manager at Stardust, the company that evolved into Los York, Osornio-Andrade moved quickly into positions of greater vision and responsibility, from producer to head of production, executive producer, and now to managing director and partner.
In her new role Osornio-Andrade will be responsible for ensuring Los York is executing on its strategic plan–with all teams working at their highest levels, producing top tier work. Osornio-Andrade has worked with brands including Motorola, EA, Nike, Sonos, and Logitech. As a woman in a position of leadership, Osornio-Andrade is passionate about ushering in a new era for Los York–and the design industry as a whole–by breaking down barriers and fostering a culture that reflects a broad spectrum of diverse experiences.
Seth Epstein, director and co-founder of Los York, said, "Melina is deeply committed to the quality of our work in a way that lets the whole team shine. Last year was our best to date and Melina is a great leader to seize this growth and momentum and carry us forward. She’s only made us better for the past 10 years and I can’t wait to see what she brings to our future."
Los York has been active in mixed media production, executing on projects that feature a mix of design, animation, and live-action. Recent highlights include a 360 campaign for the Minnesota Twins, a national digital OOH campaign for Google and Samsung, and ongoing social, digital and broadcast work for Logitech.
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