Boston-based production and post house ELEMENT has added Kim Lowe to its directorial roster. Her credits span such clients as Roominate, MegaBloks, b. toys, Cuties, Summer Infant, Hood, Chevy, Stop & Shop, Blue Cross Blue Shield, One World Play, Fidelity, Mullen, Arnold and VIA, Lowe has also captured both video and stills for non-profits CitySprouts, Cradles to Crayons and Free the Children….
Chicago-based design-driven production company Sarofsky is adding creative VFX and finishing artist Cory Davis and designer Dan Tiffany to its staff. One of Chicago’s most sought-after freelance VFX artists for many years, Davis has been an integral contributor to some of Sarofsky’s most notable projects. Davis’ endeavors include title sequences for the Marvel blockbusters Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange, main titles for TNT’s Animal Kingdom, and Super Bowl ads, Tiffany has been freelancing for Sarofsky and other top creative industry firms in Chicago since 2015. A BFA graduate of The Illinois Institute of Art, Dan began his career as an intern for specialized creative agency Leviathan before landing a staff position with Daily Planet in 2011. Since going freelance, Tiffany has worked on high-profile commercial, broadcast and theatrical projects for Comcast, Leo Burnett and mcgarrybowen, to name but a few–and he was an integral part of Sarofsky’s design team behind the main titles for both Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange….
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