Dapper.tv, Believe Media’s comedy division, has signed director Alberto Belli. His irreverent short It’s Not Porn, It’s HBO, which spoofs the fine line between the cable network’s explicit content and adult entertainment, came hot off the heels of For Your Consideration, Belli’s parody “ad” for Anne Hathaway’s performance in Les Misérables. The videos were viral success stories, one after the other. Belli earned inclusion in SHOOT’s 2014 New Directors Showcase and then Saatchi & Saatchi’s New Directors Showcase at Cannes. At the time, he was with his first commercial production house roost, Accomplice Media. Belli recently helmed spots for Tide and BCBG Max Azria. He is currently working on a pilot presentation for Comedy Central, as well as branded content for The Onion, College Humor and Leo Burnett Chicago….
Directing collective Weareseventeen has joined global production company th1ng for representation in the U.S. and U.K. The six-member group–Steve Simmonds, George Alexander, Adam Brandon, Cesar Pelizer, Jesper Lindborg and Shaun Adamson–hails from five countries: England, Scotland, Sweden, Brazil, and The Cayman Islands. The design-led team of directors and animators combines art and advanced technical knowledge to create thought provoking CG work. Their credits include idents for The Box and TV6, spots for Pom Wonderful and Yoplait, as well as brand identities for Spark and BT TV, and work on the short films Infinite Horizons and Mr. Selfie….
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