Toronto-based Holiday Films has added director Johan Stahl to its roster for Canadian representation. He had previously been with Wilfred Park in Canada and continues to be represented by Reverse in the U.S. market. Stahl has helmed campaigns for GE, Lexus, IKEA, RBC, Shell, Orange and Standard Chartered Bank, to name a few. In Lexus’ “Our greatest Curiosity,” Stahl captures the electric energy that comes with risk-taking moments–from the simplicity of a first kiss to intensity of space exploration. For Danish bank Nykredit, he chronicles all the relatable moments of a family’s life with touching honesty. And with IKEA’s “Prank Father,” he deftly turns what appears to be a devastating story into a delightful surprise. Stahl’s first short-film Weekend-Dad, starring Thomas Bo Larsen (The Celebration, The Hunt), won the Robert Award (the Danish Oscars) for best long short film and has picked up several other international awards on its way. A father-son survival story, Weekend-Dad is now being developed as a family-feature franchise. Born and raised in Denmark, Stahl started his career at the National Danish Broadcasting Corporation where he worked on everything from hosting radio and TV shows, to directing, writing, shooting and producing multi-award-winning comedy shows, entertainment shows, as well as TV documentaries….
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