BEARS: The Movie

“BEARS” is a haunting and emotional dystopian allegory that flips the narrative — in this world, bears are the dominant species, and humans are the hunted. We follow a mother and her two children as they fight for survival during an annual sanctioned human hunt, orchestrated by corrupt bear leadership under the guise of tradition and community protection. As the line between sport and slaughter blurs, one suburban bear dad begins to question everything he's believed.

This film has it all — dry satire, visceral drama, and aching humanity — all baked into one unforgettable opportunity to entertain and maybe, just maybe, plant a seed of perspective. One moment, you’ll laugh at the absurdity of bears hosting a barbecue registration for murder. The next, you’ll feel your throat tighten as a mother hides her children from the very neighbors they used to trust. This tonal dance is intentional. We want viewers to enjoy the ride, but leave changed.

The Goal of the Film

As filmmakers, we’ve always believed stories can change hearts faster than statistics can change laws. That’s why we chose to tell this story through a world that feels uncomfortably close to home — just surreal enough to allow space for reflection, but grounded enough to hit hard.

With BEARS, we wanted to place the audience in the shoes — or paws — of another species, using cinematic tools that evoke deep empathy and discomfort. We drew inspiration from the tone and tension of films like The Purge, Children of Men, and The Handmaid’s Tale — using emotionally charged visuals, handheld intimacy, backlit slow motion, and grim realism to contrast absurd satire with genuine heartbreak.*

This project is close to our hearts because we live in Florida — where sanctioned bear hunts have been proposed again despite habitat loss, road fatalities, and public outcry. We’ve spoken with hunters, conservationists, and neighbors. Many don’t eat bear meat. Some don’t secure their trash. The bears are paying the price for our ignorance.

“BEARS” doesn’t villainize all hunters. It challenges a system built on fear and propaganda. This isn’t about preaching — it’s about feeling. And once you’ve felt something deeply, it’s much harder to ignore.

We hope this story plants a seed — and maybe even grows into a roar.