Director Harry Cauty–whose body of work spans commercials, music videos and films–has signed with production company Rattling Stick and its Rattling Stuff arm for U.K. representation. Rattling Stuff is geared towards more competitive budgets, innovating within those parameters. Cauty’s films for brands including BBC, Guinness, Adidas and EA Sports are fun and contemporary with stand-out casting, surreal VFX and dry-comedy performances, featuring many music and sports personalities including Ian Wright, Anthony Joshua, Leah Williamson and Bakar. Before commercials Cauty cut his teeth in short films and music videos for U.K. artists including Big Zuu and Lady Leshurr….
London-based production studio KODE Media has added directorial duo Miles and AJ to its roster for U.K. representation spanning commercials, music promos and long-form content. After a chance encounter, editor Miles and creative script writer AJ quickly discovered a shared passion for filmmaking, reconnecting a year later to form their directorial partnership. The pair seamlessly blend Miles’ visual mindset, Unreal Engine and editorial talents alongside AJ’s wordsmithery and strategic mind in their offering. In their two years since entering the commercial space, Miles and AJ have turned out work for brands including Turo, Samsung, and most recently, Coca-Cola. The duo’s commercial success came as a result of their work for global musicians including the promo for Doja Cat’s otherworldly “Need to Know,” which saw the singer reach cosmic dimensions as virtual reality meets outer-space futurism. To top it off, the directors also crafted work for 21 piløts and megastar Billie Eilish. Miles’ passion for Unreal Engine and CG technology is evident in the duo’s extensive work for clients including Toyota and Alfa Romeo. Miles and AJ continue to be repped in the U.S. by SixTwentySix….
Director Brent Foster has joined Toronto-based Partners Film for representation in Canada. He continues to be repped in the U.S. market by Voyager. Prior to coming aboard the Partners’ roster, Foster was repped in Canada by Scouts Honour. His most recent projects include CAMH’s ambitious brand spot “No One Left Behind,” as well as work for clients as varied as SickKids, Canada Life, KIA Canada, and Huawei. His non-commercial projects include the documentary Enough, about a woman fighting back against violence in one of Nairobi’s most notorious slums. Foster’s work has already received kudos, including a young director award at Cannes, as well as recognition from the Clios, ADCC, and Marketing Awards. His career has taken him as far afield as Los Angeles, where he was a photojournalist for the Los Angeles Times; and India, where he worked as a freelancer for media outlets including The New York Times….
L.A.-based production studio Lord Danger has brought Anthony Ficalora on board as executive producer. He formerly served as EP at Picrow and prior to that, Gifted Youth. Ficalora has worked with such clients as Skittles, Snickers, Little Caesars and Honda, among others. He also brings expertise across genres and industries from comedy and automotive to lifestyle and documentary. At Lord Danger, Ficalora will work with a directorial roster that includes Mike Diva, Lawrence Lamont, Parker Seaman, MP Curtet, Amr Singh, and Steven Taylor….
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