Director Paul Goldman, whose storytelling campaigns span such clients as Fiat, Yellow Pages, Toyota, Kraft, PetCo and Canal Plus, has joined ModOp Films. Goldman’s first project at his new roost is a Nutrish campaign starring Rachael Ray.
Goldman first established himself in the business as an agency creative. Throughout his career, behind the camera and as a creative director at Deutsch New York and copywriter at TBWA, Goldman developed and executed campaigns in every sector of advertising. While an agency creative, his work earned such awards as Cannes Gold, Silver and Bronze Lions, London International Awards, and British Television Advertising Awards. Goldman’s first directing project, for Ikea, was a stroke of opportunity and encouragement by his then boss Donny Deutsch.
“It was a true gift. It was the first time I experienced having ideas and feelings translated through actors to be delivered to the unseen audience. It was moving and powerful–from then on, I had to do it.” He continued to direct in house at Deutsch for the next two years, before moving exclusively to the production side. He had a nine-year run at production house Partizan and was later repped by Supply&Demand before now joining ModOp headed by co-founders/executive producers Rossi Cannon and Steve Schofield.
“When I saw Paul’s work I was immediately struck by the attention to artful detail in every frame,” said Cannon. “He’s also a big idea person and has incredible depth of industry knowledge–it isn’t common to find that in one person. Just as important, he’s is genuine and really enjoys the creativity of advertising which shows in 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