Creative software developer The Foundry applauds its customers and partners nominated for this year’s Academy Awards. The Foundry’s visual effects tools are behind numerous Oscar nominated films including La La Land, Arrival and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
According to The Foundry, every single film nominated for the Best Visual Effects Oscar at the 89th Academy Awards was made using its VFX software tools, making this the sixth consecutive year that The Foundry has achieved the feat. Notable winners from previous years that have used The Foundry’s software have included Ex Machina, Interstellar, Gravity and Life of Pi.
This year’s VFX nominees lineup, which includes Deepwater Horizon, Doctor Strange, The Jungle Book, Kubo and the Two Strings, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, have each used The Foundry’s tools to create award-worthy visual effects. The Foundry’s Nuke, Katana, Mari and Modo are just a few of the tools used to bring these highly acclaimed films to life through the creation of everything from spaceships to dancing wild animals. These films shine a light on the incredible talent of the people working in the visual effects industry today.
Tools owned by The Foundry have been previously recognized by The Academy in the form of multiple Scientific Technical Awards. Its tools Katana, Nuke and Mari–the tools behind Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s infamous Death Star–have all been recognized by the Academy in previous years. The Foundry’s Sci-Tech award-winning motion estimation technology Furnace, which is fully integrated into Nukex and Nuke Studio, has also received Academy recognition.
Alex Mahon, CEO at The Foundry, said: “Recognition at The Academy Awards is the pinnacle for visual effects studios, and we’re proud to count such amazing organizations amongst our customers who are behind the nominated films. We continue to be inspired by the incredible artistry and technical prowess used to create some of the most incredible film visuals of all time. The Foundry is committed to continually advancing its software so that the visual effects industry can bring even more spectacular stories to life.”
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