Ridley Scott Creative Group’s RSA Films has signed award-winning filmmaker John S. Park for commercials and branded content in the U.S. and U.K. His cinematic visual technique and innovative storytelling can be seen in work for brands such as Samsung, Guinness, Hyundai and Peugeot, often blending photo-real VFX with epic live-action. Park is well versed in both narrative and documentary disciplines, and brings a distinctive flair for art direction, styling, music and casting which grounds his work in the cultural moment.
Buddy Brakha, executive producer, RSA Films, said of Park, “He’s a filmmaker in the truest sense, telling entertaining and personal stories in innovative ways, with a deep understanding of cinematic language that makes him a very original voice for commercials, branded entertainment and immersive films.”
Park said he’s enthused to now “be part of a team with a great tradition of producers and auteurs. I look forward to new opportunities and delivering my best work for this extraordinary company and its clients; together we’ll make an impact in this exciting new decade for our industry.”
Park spent his formative years in Los Angeles where he earned his degree from UCLA and studied film at Art Center School of Design. He is part of the Korean New Wave cinema seen most notably in his ability to blend the worlds of East and West and traverse cinematic genres with ease. His cinematic range is illustrated in Samsung's “What Does Your Mind See” (winner of the Grand Prix at Spikes Asia and Cannes Lion Gold), which features intimate portraits of sight impaired people capturing their sensory experiences on camera; while Hyundai’s “A Message To Space” (winner at Cannes Lions, One Show and Spikes Asia) is a blockbuster-styled tale of a daughter’s message etched on Earth, seen by her father from his post in space. Park’s work has also garnered awards from LIA, Creative Circle, CLIO, Adfest, AdStars, NY Festivals and more. Prior to joining the RSA roster, Park was handled by Sweetshop for ad fare in the U.S. and U.K.
Currently, Park is prepping two global campaigns for multinational brands and has a sci-fi feature film in development.
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