RadicalMedia has entered into an official collaboration with Spark & Riot, a female-powered production and management company. Led by Ana de Diego, Spark & Riot represents an international roster of directors and connects them with American advertising agencies to develop and produce content globally. What makes Spark & Riot unique is that it’s dedicated to supporting socially conscious initiatives. With each job, the company goes above and beyond to partner with a local non-profit to help tackle a different UN Sustainable Development Goal. Spark & Riot’s latest work spans such brands as Kleenex, Herbal Essences, Subway, Clorox, Walgreens and Jaguar.
“Ana is incredibly creative and we recognize how she is influencing and inspiring the next generation of producers and filmmakers,” said Frank Scherma, president of RadicalMedia. “We are leaning into this moment in culture and are proud to align with an organization that cares deeply about giving back and decreasing our footprint.”
RadicalMedia and Spark & Riot will combine creative resources for key projects to develop and produce experiences and content for brands, studios and networks.
Spark & Riot’s de Diego said, “I am excited to collaborate with such a prestigious organization like RadicalMedia. Jon Kamen (Radical CEO/chairman) and Frank Scherma are visionary leaders and they continue to push innovation by embracing an exciting new roster of international young talent in addition to supporting Spark & Riot’s ethos of socially responsible production and storytelling.”
Together, RadicalMedia and Spark & Riot hope to be the leaders in change by setting an example of what actionable change looks like through their collaborative projects.
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