Venice, Calif.-based Cucoloris Films has secured Grace Silverstein of independent rep firm Reel Grace to handle the West Coast and Texas…. Effective July 3, Perry Schaffer and Corey Rogers of New York-based independent rep firm Schaffer & Co. will be handling the East Coast for Complete Pandemonium, San Francisco…. BeachHouse Films, the Santa Monica shop headed by executive producers Patti and David Coulter, has secured independent rep Yvette Lubinsky to cover the West Coast….Earth2mars, a New York-headquartered editorial and graphics boutique, has hired two marketing/sales reps: Hillary Cutter and Rachel Pearlman…. Cinematographer Jeffrey Kimball has joined The Skouras Agency, Santa Monica, for commercials and music videos…. Orlando Management, Sherman Oaks, Calif., has signed production designer Johannes Spalt for exclusive representation. Spalt’s credits span commercials and music videos; his spot clients have included Coca-Cola, Canon, Gatorade, Gillette, Subaru, Miller Beer, Toyota, M&M’s and Texaco….Production designer Dania Saragovia has joined bicoastal Paradigm for exclusive representation in commercials, music videos and features….Quantel, headquartered in New Canaan, Conn., has added Greg Siddons as a regional sales manager in its New York City office….
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