GL-X, a division of Grand Large Inc., has taken on exclusive U.S. commercial representation for director Jonas Elrod
GL-X, a division of Grand Large Inc., has taken on exclusive U.S. commercial representation for director Jonas Elrod who recently helmed three Febreze Air Effects spots for Grey. Elrod began his career at Rockhard Films where he worked as a director, producer and editor. Elrod's filmography also includes the documentary Wake Up, which was the premier film on the new Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) series Super Soul Sunday….Minneapolis-based design/post house Splice Here— has brought 3D animator Andrew Lefton into the company fold. He most recently served as a lead 3D/post artist at the Design Center in St. Paul. Prior to that, he was lead animator/creative partner/owner of Eight Point Productions in Minneapolis….San Francisco-based agency Eleven Inc. has hired Anastacia Maggioncalda in the new company role of executive producer. She comes over from Eveo, San Francisco, where she was VP, managing director. Maggioncalda will be in charge of all filmic production at Eleven. The agency recently expanded their broadcast studio capabilities with a new team of editors, electronic artists and sound engineers, and built out a new in-house video production and postproduction studio. Maggioncalda will oversee all in-house production, as well as external collaborations including hiring outside production companies, directors and animators….
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