The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) has elected Steve Urban to a two-year term as vice president, succeeding Bernard Weiser. Additionally, Jeremy Gordon was reelected as treasurer and Christopher Reeves as sergeant-at-arms in the organization’s annual board elections. They join Mark A. Lanza, who continues in the role of President, as board officers.
Newly elected as Board members at large are Peter Albrechtsen, Amber Funk, Scott Jennings and Charles Maynes. Re-elected board members include Miguel Araujo, David Barber, Daniel Blanck, Perry La Marca, Paulette Victor-Lifton and Garrett Montgomery.
“The MPSE is fortunate to have many talented members willing to devote their time to help elevate our amazing craft,” said Lanza. “Our new board was chosen from a field of especially strong candidates. We are grateful for their dedication.” Lanza also offered special thanks to Weiser for his years of service to MPSE. Weiser will focus on his role as president of the Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentoring Alliance (EIPMA).
Despite the pandemic, MPSE expanded its outreach in 2020. It conducted nine virtual “Sound Advice” webinars focusing on sound work on such projects as Mr. Robot and Better Call Saul and highlighting new technologies. It also launched a quarterly publication for members titled Wavelength. The organization’s 68th Annual Golden Reel Awards, will be held as a virtual event April 18th with participants from around the globe.
Urban is a supervising sound editor based as Sony Pictures Entertainment. His credits include Madame Secretary, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder. He won a Golden Reel Award for his work on The Duel.
Gordon is a supervising sound editor with Atomic Post Sound, where his credits include The Magicians, The Leftovers, and Resurrection. He is a two-time Emmy Award nominee for Smallville and Party of Five and a three-time Golden Reel Award nominee.
Reeves is a supervising sound editor based at NBC/Universal. He is a nine-time Emmy Award nominee, with two wins for his work on The X Files. His recent credits include Superstore and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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