BEARS Documentary
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Director's Note:
In January 2025, we started producing BEARS, an independent documentary celebrating the bear community.
Our team, which includes an Emmy-winning casting producer and two-time Emmy-nominated producer, has produced various shows across HBO, Netflix, Hulu, etc. The editor of John Wick 4, Ghostbusters, and Saturday Night edited the BEARS sizzle and pilot. Les K. Wright, bear historian and scholar, is helping to inform our approach.
In December 2025, we brought our progress to the Head of Documentaries at UTA—a top entertainment agency. I'm thrilled to announce that UTA is now actively backing BEARS as we continue fundraising and planning for the future of the production.
I'm deeply grateful for everyone's involvement and support so far. In this early phase, we continue relying on community support and an incredible team of filmmakers who have largely donated their time and equipment.
On a personal note, BEARS is a love letter. It’s also an encouragement to live joyfully and authentically. The bear community has been a source of many gifts in my life. Shared stories; a sense of belonging; examples of healthy masculinity; genuine support; camaraderie; and feelings of liberation in my body. I've seen the community help friends discover deeper authenticity and tap into pure joy.
In that spirit, I hope BEARS is a window for some, and a door for others. Big bear hugs.
