Director Rick Knief, formerly of Crossroads Films, bicoastal and Chicago, has joined Nola Pictures
Director Rick Knief, formerly of Crossroads Films, bicoastal and Chicago, has joined Nola Pictures, a recently formed New York-based production house headed by executive producer Charlie Curran. Knief comes aboard a Nola directorial roster that includes Kim Dempster, Jerry Simpson and Kenny Morrison….The directorial duo Aggressive–a.k.a. Dan Shapiro and Alex Topaller–has signed with New York-headquartered commercial production house Zero 2 Sixty for exclusive representation….Editor Damion Clayton has joined bicoastal Spot Welders. Clayton, who will work out of the company’s New York office, comes over from Bikini Edit, New York….New York-based Chemistry has added editor Hannah Neufeld. She spent the past five years at wild(child) Editorial, New York….
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