The creative team of Andy Hann and Andrew Kobliska has joined Click Entertainment, an entertainment and marketing division of Click 3X. Hann comes aboard as head of creative while Kobliska assumes the role of executive producer, marketing & brand strategy. The pair joins from Bigsmack where Hann was known for crafting promos for networks like A&E, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel and OWN. Hann has tackled everything from directing, writing and art direction for TV, print, outdoor, digital, radio and product packaging. Hann was responsible for the launch of the GameShow Network and the FOX Family Channel. Kobliska has acumen in creative, production, marketing, advertising and brand management, and 20-plus years of experience under his belt. Kobliska has worked for agencies, high-end postproduction studios and startups, winning several awards along the way and even opened his own production company, Gravy….Directors Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder have joined Cap Gun Collective for U.S. representation. A native of Montreal, Grbovic saw his 2012 feature debut Romeo Eleven win awards at several international film festivals, and notably, nominations for Best Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Editing in Canada’s prestigious Jutra Awards last year. The Olympic spots he directed for Rona in 2010 marked his first major successes in the commercial world, and since then, he has worked with many ad agencies and brands, including Bank of America and Harley Davidson, while also continuing to direct music videos and developing original feature films. Based in Stockholm, Selder was a key factor in the emergence of the StyleWar collective as a directorial ensemble. As part of that collective, he directed high-profile spots for the likes of Audi, Nike, Pepsi, Mastercard and Mercedes-Benz, shooting in remote and urban locations across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Scandinavia. After 10 years as part of StyleWar, he now returns to his roots as a solo director. His short films include the 30-minute sci-fi film entitled A Living Soul currently appearing on the international film festival circuit….Marisa Fiechter has joined Psyop’s NY office as executive producer. She had most recently been at MPC. Fiechter got her start at agency Hill Holliday before joining Trollback+Company in 2005. She later spent a year at Google Creative Lab prior to coming aboard MPC….Figliulo&Partners has hired Jon Randazzo as creative director. He is responsible for leading all of Figliulo&Partners’ creative activity for the Sprint business and is located in the agency’s New York office. Randazzo most recently worked as creative director for Goodby Silverstein and Partners. He has many accolades including Cannes Lions, Effies and The Yahoo! Big Idea Chair Award….
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