Global content studio Pulse Films has secured Samuel Guthrey–established by industry vets Gay Guthrey and Rowley Samuel–to represent its roster of directors in commercial and branded entertainment across the Midwestern United States. Pulse Films lineup of international, award-winning filmmakers includes Michael Haussmann, thirtytwo, D.A.R.Y.L. and Sam Pilling. With major credits under its belt, most recently Sam Pilling’s epic Lloyd’s TSB spot (“Running with the Horses”), the studio is poised to continue its rapid expansion into the U.S commercials market. Pulse Films is also active in music videos, winning Production Company of the Year at the 2017 Music Video Awards off the back of videos for global artists like Radiohead, Young Martha, DJ Shadow and Elton John to name a few. The studio’s feature film credits include Andrea Arnold’s Cannes Jury Prize winner and BAFTA nominated American Honey, Sundance Award winners The Witch and All These Sleepless Nights, Beyonce’s Emmy nominated Lemonade, and 2017’s London Film Festival hit Kingdom of Us and Trophy. Recent TV projects include Black Is The New Black (BBC Two) Billion Dollar Deals (BBC Two) and Rock And Roll, a 10-part series for Sky….
DP Checco Varese has joined Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA) for representation….
Jesse Foster has been promoted to the new position of VP of marketing and strategic accounts at Cobalt Digital, which designs and manufactures award-winning 12G/3G/HD/SD and IP-based conversion, terminal, throwdown, and multiviewer technology for the broadcast television environment. Foster most recently served as Cobalt’s director of product and business development. In his new role, he will be responsible for all aspects of the Cobalt Digital product line, including product marketing and promotion, public relations, corporate messaging, customer knowledge, sales and distribution training, and development of strategic sales opportunities….
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