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AN INDEPENDENT CREATIVE MEDIA COMPANY
BASED IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Code Bear Media is a creative team based in Northern California. Through the medium of film, we offer services through all parts of the production process. We specialize in creating and strategizing social marketing content for independent films.
🎥 Dalila and Scott are in the early days of COVID when Scott tests positive for the first time. Fear sets in, of the unknown, of what could happen, of keeping the people you love safe.
This moment was inspired by Director @hmbhaines own experience testing positive for COVID, self-isolation, and need to protect family. That fear, that helplessness, is something so many lived through, and “Stages” captures it in an honest and intimate way.
Stages is about grief, love, and the quiet moments that shape us. We can’t wait to share it with you all on March 1st. Stay tuned for more. 🎬✨
#codebearmedia #independentfilm #indiefilm #womeninfilm #stagesfilm #sacfilm #thriller #COVIDStories #SupportIndieFilm
This moment was inspired by Director @hmbhaines own experience testing positive for COVID, self-isolation, and need to protect family. That fear, that helplessness, is something so many lived through, and “Stages” captures it in an honest and intimate way.
Stages is about grief, love, and the quiet moments that shape us. We can’t wait to share it with you all on March 1st. Stay tuned for more. 🎬✨
#codebearmedia #independentfilm #indiefilm #womeninfilm #stagesfilm #sacfilm #thriller #COVIDStories #SupportIndieFilm
🎬 “Stages” is officially releasing March 1st on YouTube! We can’t wait to share this story with you.
In this scene, Dalila sits down for dinner with her friend Brooke, who’s checking in on her after the loss of her husband to COVID in 2020. As they talk, their conversation highlights the ways people process grief differently—how life moves forward, even when the weight of loss lingers.
Writer/director @hmbhaines wanted this moment to feel raw and real, capturing the contrast between everyday frustrations and the deep, quiet pain of losing someone. Filmed in an intimate, lived-in space, this scene is a glimpse into Dalila’s journey of navigating life after loss, with the support of those who care about her.
We’re so excited to finally share Stages with the world. Mark your calendars for March 1st, and stay tuned for more BTS and release details! 🎭✨
#codebearmedia #independentfilm #indiefilm #thrillermovie #bts #stagesfilm #womeninfilm #womendirectors #sacfilm
In this scene, Dalila sits down for dinner with her friend Brooke, who’s checking in on her after the loss of her husband to COVID in 2020. As they talk, their conversation highlights the ways people process grief differently—how life moves forward, even when the weight of loss lingers.
Writer/director @hmbhaines wanted this moment to feel raw and real, capturing the contrast between everyday frustrations and the deep, quiet pain of losing someone. Filmed in an intimate, lived-in space, this scene is a glimpse into Dalila’s journey of navigating life after loss, with the support of those who care about her.
We’re so excited to finally share Stages with the world. Mark your calendars for March 1st, and stay tuned for more BTS and release details! 🎭✨
#codebearmedia #independentfilm #indiefilm #thrillermovie #bts #stagesfilm #womeninfilm #womendirectors #sacfilm
🎬 Excited to share the Official Trailer for our short film, “Stages”! After a year of festival screenings and winning some laurels, I’m so excited to announce that Stages will be releasing online next month for everyone to see!
📣 This film wouldn’t exist without the incredible team behind it! Shoutout to the cast and crew who powered through five long, hot summer days in Sacramento with unwavering positivity.
Follow @codebearmedia to watch for the release of our film “Stages”.
⭐️ Starring @momtreprenista @_andysykes @elanajswartz
🎬 Written and Dircted by @hmbhaines
📣 Produced by @singed_eyelash
📋 Associate Producer @glasha_lalala
🎥 DP by @iamjordyngrace
🎞️ Assistant Camera @ajapopfilms
💡 Gaffer Avery Hudson Sage Lilaheart
🎤 Sound Mixing by @pjshulsky
🎭 Production Design by @s.alexa.art
🎨 Art Direction by @leila.kg
💄 Makeup by @cooliodest
👺 Special FX Makeup by @waltimusprime @sierra_nevin
🎼 Score by @alexabordenmusic @connorgcookmusic
🎸 Music by @katyagrasso @_baroody @withloveharlow
✂️ Edited by @hmbhaines
#indiefilm #independentfilm #womeninfilm #sacfilm #stagesfilm #codebearmedia #thriller #trailer
📣 This film wouldn’t exist without the incredible team behind it! Shoutout to the cast and crew who powered through five long, hot summer days in Sacramento with unwavering positivity.
Follow @codebearmedia to watch for the release of our film “Stages”.
⭐️ Starring @momtreprenista @_andysykes @elanajswartz
🎬 Written and Dircted by @hmbhaines
📣 Produced by @singed_eyelash
📋 Associate Producer @glasha_lalala
🎥 DP by @iamjordyngrace
🎞️ Assistant Camera @ajapopfilms
💡 Gaffer Avery Hudson Sage Lilaheart
🎤 Sound Mixing by @pjshulsky
🎭 Production Design by @s.alexa.art
🎨 Art Direction by @leila.kg
💄 Makeup by @cooliodest
👺 Special FX Makeup by @waltimusprime @sierra_nevin
🎼 Score by @alexabordenmusic @connorgcookmusic
🎸 Music by @katyagrasso @_baroody @withloveharlow
✂️ Edited by @hmbhaines
#indiefilm #independentfilm #womeninfilm #sacfilm #stagesfilm #codebearmedia #thriller #trailer
📖Our Books are open! We are taking on new projects in 2024 and are ready to collaborate with YOU.
🎥 Music videos, short films, commercials, and more! We have services that run from creative development to post-production.
👉 Tap the link in the bio or go to our website to check out services estimated and starting fees.
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm #smallbusiness #videoproduction
🎥 Music videos, short films, commercials, and more! We have services that run from creative development to post-production.
👉 Tap the link in the bio or go to our website to check out services estimated and starting fees.
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm #smallbusiness #videoproduction
🎆 Happy New Year! We are so exciting for 2024🎉 Code Bear Media is getting to release our first film, start taking in new projects, and continue towards our mission of getting more women in film.
Our resolutions for 2024:
1️⃣ Share our work and highlight the voices that make our team so special.
2️⃣ Expand our network of filmmakers so we can help bring more stories to life.
3️⃣ Experiment and try new things. You have an out of the box idea? We want to hear it!
4️⃣ Get more women in front of and behind the camera to tell important stories that are often overlooked.
5️⃣ Fund our next film!
And we promise not to break them in the first month 😅 What are you New Year resolutions? We hope it includes @codebearmedia 🎊
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm #smallbusiness #videoproduction #newyearresolutions #happynewyear #2024
Our resolutions for 2024:
1️⃣ Share our work and highlight the voices that make our team so special.
2️⃣ Expand our network of filmmakers so we can help bring more stories to life.
3️⃣ Experiment and try new things. You have an out of the box idea? We want to hear it!
4️⃣ Get more women in front of and behind the camera to tell important stories that are often overlooked.
5️⃣ Fund our next film!
And we promise not to break them in the first month 😅 What are you New Year resolutions? We hope it includes @codebearmedia 🎊
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm #smallbusiness #videoproduction #newyearresolutions #happynewyear #2024
👀 Looking back on 2023, it was a lot of firsts for Code Bear Media. Our first fundraiser, our first logo, our first short film, first time working with an amazing team. It all came together this year and is just the start!
🎬 We completed our first film, “Stages”, and are headed to Final Cut very soon. It’s exciting to see everything come together and will soon be able to share it with everyone! But we couldn’t have done it without YOUR support.
“Stages” still needs some finishing funds, so we will be doing fundraisers in the New Year so we can give it the send off that it deserves. 👉 Tap the link in our bio to make a tax-deductible DONATION to get this film finished.
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm #smallbusiness #videoproduction #yearinreview #goodbye2023
🎬 We completed our first film, “Stages”, and are headed to Final Cut very soon. It’s exciting to see everything come together and will soon be able to share it with everyone! But we couldn’t have done it without YOUR support.
“Stages” still needs some finishing funds, so we will be doing fundraisers in the New Year so we can give it the send off that it deserves. 👉 Tap the link in our bio to make a tax-deductible DONATION to get this film finished.
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm #smallbusiness #videoproduction #yearinreview #goodbye2023
🎥 Checkout our teaser trailer for our upcoming short film “Stages”. We are set to start shooting the film in July! Follow @codebearmedia for updates on the film.
Couldn’t make the gala but still want to help? You can donate to the film by tapping the link in our bio and send your tax deductible donation through PayPal.
#codebearmedia #womeninfilm #filmproduction #womeninbusiness #trailer #teasertrailer #horror #thriller #indiefilm #independentfilm
Couldn’t make the gala but still want to help? You can donate to the film by tapping the link in our bio and send your tax deductible donation through PayPal.
#codebearmedia #womeninfilm #filmproduction #womeninbusiness #trailer #teasertrailer #horror #thriller #indiefilm #independentfilm
🎬Let’s try take 2! We are 1 week away from our big fundraiser! Code Bear Media is grateful for our last minute comedy replacement @cathyladman1 who stepped in for @donreedwow ❤️
✨Come join us for an afternoon of glamour at our Oscar themed gala!Have you ever wanted to go to the Alameda Comedy Club Drag brunch, see one of their comedy shows, or see some live music? Well you can do all of that NEXT weekend on June 10th from 1pm-5pm PT.
We need to raise $50,000 to make our award winning short script into a film and you can help! We have put together an amazing lineup of entertainment and lots of cool raffle prizes and auction items, and complimentary champagne. For $30, you can join in on the fun and help support film a wonderful crew of women filmmakers. Get YOUR name in the credits of the film that is going to launch this amazing team into great things.
Get your tickets and hope to see you there! 🔗 Link in Bio.
✨Come join us for an afternoon of glamour at our Oscar themed gala!Have you ever wanted to go to the Alameda Comedy Club Drag brunch, see one of their comedy shows, or see some live music? Well you can do all of that NEXT weekend on June 10th from 1pm-5pm PT.
We need to raise $50,000 to make our award winning short script into a film and you can help! We have put together an amazing lineup of entertainment and lots of cool raffle prizes and auction items, and complimentary champagne. For $30, you can join in on the fun and help support film a wonderful crew of women filmmakers. Get YOUR name in the credits of the film that is going to launch this amazing team into great things.
Get your tickets and hope to see you there! 🔗 Link in Bio.
Join us at one of our fundraisers for our upcoming film, “Stages”. For more information, check our link in our bio to get your tickets to one of our events. Hope to see you there!
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womeninfilm #womeninbusiness #fundraiser #nonprofit #support #poker #pokertournament #bayarea
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womeninfilm #womeninbusiness #fundraiser #nonprofit #support #poker #pokertournament #bayarea
🃏 Who’s ready to play some poker? Join Code Bear Media for another fundraiser for our upcoming film, Stages, on April 30th from 2pm-6pm PT. Don’t know how to play? Learn from dealers and experts by joining early at 1pm.
Get your tickets today by tapping the link in the bio on Eventbrite. See you there!
Get your tickets today by tapping the link in the bio on Eventbrite. See you there!
🚨FUNDRAISING EVENT POSTPONED 🚨 It was a tough decision to make, but safety for our performers and our guests comes first. Due to weather warnings and flooding in the area, we have to postpone our fundraising event to a later date.
Please BEAR with us while we reschedule everything. Anyone who has purchased a ticket will be able to request a full refund if you can’t make the new date. More information coming soon. Stay safe out there ☔️
Please BEAR with us while we reschedule everything. Anyone who has purchased a ticket will be able to request a full refund if you can’t make the new date. More information coming soon. Stay safe out there ☔️
Checkout our latest Stages poster! All of our posters were designed by our talented artist @voodoo.val 🎨 We are only a couple days away from our event in Saturday, so get your tickets before prices go up at the door.
👉 Tap the link on the bio to claim yours. See you there!
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm #smallbusiness #videoproduction #posterdesign #horrorfilm #fundraiser #indiefilmmaker #bayarea #gala
👉 Tap the link on the bio to claim yours. See you there!
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilm #independentfilm #womenfilmmakers #womeninfilm #smallbusiness #videoproduction #posterdesign #horrorfilm #fundraiser #indiefilmmaker #bayarea #gala
📽️ We are excited to release the teaser trailer for our upcoming film "Stages" at the fundraising event on March 11th.
Want a chance to get a first look? Join us for an afternoon of glamour in Alameda from 1pm - 5pm for our Oscar-themed party. Get your tickets online! 🔗 Link in Bio.
Want a chance to get a first look? Join us for an afternoon of glamour in Alameda from 1pm - 5pm for our Oscar-themed party. Get your tickets online! 🔗 Link in Bio.
🎟️ Check out some cool prizes you can win at our raffle! Purchase your tickets to our Oscar-themed event on March 11th and get your chance to enter to win one of these baskets. Each basket is a movie-genre themed. We have Action/Adventure, Comedy, Western, Sports, Horror, and more! You can win some amazing prizes, thanks to some of our sponsors and donors.
👉️ Follow the link in the bio to get your tickets today!
👉️ Follow the link in the bio to get your tickets today!
🎟️ Purchase your tickets to our fundraiser today! Join us at our Oscar-themed gala, $30 online or $40 at the door. There are a limited number of tickets available so get yours today to ensure your spot to join the fun.
From music to comedy, to raffles and games, there’s fun for everyone! Check out our lineup of entertainment online. Support indie filmmaking and get your ticket today. 🔗Link in bio.
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilmmaking #indiefilm #womeninfilm #fundraiser #gala #nonprofit #bayarea #alameda #localartist #womeninbusiness #entertainment #comedy #dragqueen
From music to comedy, to raffles and games, there’s fun for everyone! Check out our lineup of entertainment online. Support indie filmmaking and get your ticket today. 🔗Link in bio.
#CodeBearMedia #indiefilmmaking #indiefilm #womeninfilm #fundraiser #gala #nonprofit #bayarea #alameda #localartist #womeninbusiness #entertainment #comedy #dragqueen
👀 Is that some BTS of our teaser trailer? Code Bear Media is excited to go in to production for the award winning short film, "Stages". Join us at our fundraiser on March 11th for a first look at our teaser trailer that we shot in 2022.
Support the film and our team of all women filmmakers for afternoon of glamour at the @alamedacomedy club. Buy your tickets online 🔗 link in bio.
Support the film and our team of all women filmmakers for afternoon of glamour at the @alamedacomedy club. Buy your tickets online 🔗 link in bio.
Check out our new "Stages" poster by @voodoo.val
📢 Buy your tickets for our upcoming fundraiser at the @alamedacomedy on March 11th! Attend this Oscar-themed Fundraising Party on March 11th from 1PM - 5PM PT! There will be live comedy, music, and entertainment. Get your tickets before they sell out!
📢 Buy your tickets for our upcoming fundraiser at the @alamedacomedy on March 11th! Attend this Oscar-themed Fundraising Party on March 11th from 1PM - 5PM PT! There will be live comedy, music, and entertainment. Get your tickets before they sell out!
🐻Checkout our new logo intro! Code Bear Media offers a variety of post production services and can help get your story told. From motion graphics to sound design, from social marketing to final cuts, we can help you get the best out of your video!
👉 Tap the link in the bio for more information about the services we have to offer you!
👉 Tap the link in the bio for more information about the services we have to offer you!
🏆️ Award winning short film, “D.E.A.D. Force” by @nightlyboi productions. Code Bear Media is partnering up with Nightlyboi Cinema for their newest feature film!
Are you looking for post-production services for your next film? Partner with Code Bear Media and we can help you get your film get made! 🔗 Link in Bio.
Are you looking for post-production services for your next film? Partner with Code Bear Media and we can help you get your film get made! 🔗 Link in Bio.
🧛♀️ Award winning short film "Raveena's Revenge" has been making the rounds at film festivals. Written, directed, and produced by @nightlyboi films.
Are you looking for a team to work post-production on your next film? Check out Code Bear Media and what we have to offer. 🔗 Link in Bio.
Are you looking for a team to work post-production on your next film? Check out Code Bear Media and what we have to offer. 🔗 Link in Bio.
Are you a production designer based in the bay area? Do you have horror experience? We're looking to hire a production designer for our short film "Stages".
Low budget, indie short film, set to shoot in the June 2023. Must be located in the bay area. Checkout our website for more information about the project. To apply, 👉️ tap the link in bio.
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #productiondesign #hiring #indiefilmmaking #videoproduction #horrorfilm #womeninfilm #productiondesigner
Low budget, indie short film, set to shoot in the June 2023. Must be located in the bay area. Checkout our website for more information about the project. To apply, 👉️ tap the link in bio.
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #productiondesign #hiring #indiefilmmaking #videoproduction #horrorfilm #womeninfilm #productiondesigner
🏆️ 2022 was a good year for Code Bear Media's short film "Stages"
We would like to thank all of the amazing Film Festivals that have honored Stages as a screenplay and graced us with all these amazing awards! We look forward to bringing this project to the screen in the coming months!
We would like to thank all of the amazing Film Festivals that have honored Stages as a screenplay and graced us with all these amazing awards! We look forward to bringing this project to the screen in the coming months!
✉️ FUNDRAISING PARTY COMING YOUR WAY! Thank you @vistaprint for printing out the invitations for our upcoming fundraiser on March 11th.
More information coming soon. We are excited to get fundraising for our upcoming short film “Stages”. Women-led independent filmmaking 💪 Check out our site for more information! 🔗 Link in Bio.
#CodeBearMedia #fundraiser #vistaprint #invite #womeninfilm #indiefilm #videoproduction #unboxing #womeninbusiness #nonprofit
More information coming soon. We are excited to get fundraising for our upcoming short film “Stages”. Women-led independent filmmaking 💪 Check out our site for more information! 🔗 Link in Bio.
#CodeBearMedia #fundraiser #vistaprint #invite #womeninfilm #indiefilm #videoproduction #unboxing #womeninbusiness #nonprofit
🎬Code Bear Media is a women-led independent film company. We have services available from development to post-production.
Music videos, short films, feature films, and social strategy, Code Bear Media can help you with your video needs! Visit our site and get in contact today 📣
Music videos, short films, feature films, and social strategy, Code Bear Media can help you with your video needs! Visit our site and get in contact today 📣
✂️ Did you know we have post-production services? Code Bear Media has worked with filmmakers across the country. From horror films to comedies, we want to help tell your story!
👉️ Tap the link in the bio and reach out to us for a quote.
#codebearmedia #videoediting #indiefilm #womeninfilm #indiefilmmaking #videoeditor #visualeffects #premierepro #aftereffects #reel #vfx
👉️ Tap the link in the bio and reach out to us for a quote.
#codebearmedia #videoediting #indiefilm #womeninfilm #indiefilmmaking #videoeditor #visualeffects #premierepro #aftereffects #reel #vfx
🎬️ Trailer for award-winning short film, “The Art of Sneakiness”, by Joe Boi of @nightlyboi productions.
Code Bear Media is available for post-production services, including video editing, sound design, and visual effects. For information, inquire on website. 🔗 in bio.
#codebearmedia #womeninfilm #postproduction #videoediting #premierepro #shortfilm #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #comedy
Code Bear Media is available for post-production services, including video editing, sound design, and visual effects. For information, inquire on website. 🔗 in bio.
#codebearmedia #womeninfilm #postproduction #videoediting #premierepro #shortfilm #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #comedy
🎼 Calling all composers! Do you have horror experience? We're looking to hire a composer for our short film "Stages".
Low budget, indie short film and teaser trailer. Checkout our website for more information about the project. To apply, 👉️ tap the link in bio.
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #composer #hiring #indiefilmmaking #videoproduction #horrorfilm #womeninfilm
Low budget, indie short film and teaser trailer. Checkout our website for more information about the project. To apply, 👉️ tap the link in bio.
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #composer #hiring #indiefilmmaking #videoproduction #horrorfilm #womeninfilm
📽️ Coming this summer, the award winning short script, Stages!
After tragically losing her husband to COVID, a young woman feels a presence in her home while she is alone. When she invites it in, she realizes that it's not her husband’s ghost, but a malevolent entity that is feeding off her grief.
Code Bear Media will be holding a fundraising event in Bay Area, CA in March! 👉️ Tap that link in the bio for more information about our upcoming fundraising event.
🎨 Poster design by @voodoo.val
✏️ Written by @hmbhaines
After tragically losing her husband to COVID, a young woman feels a presence in her home while she is alone. When she invites it in, she realizes that it's not her husband’s ghost, but a malevolent entity that is feeding off her grief.
Code Bear Media will be holding a fundraising event in Bay Area, CA in March! 👉️ Tap that link in the bio for more information about our upcoming fundraising event.
🎨 Poster design by @voodoo.val
✏️ Written by @hmbhaines
🎞️ Meet our Founder and Leader in all things, Claire Haines! Claire is a graduate of the University of Oregon Cinema Studies Program, and has been working in the film industry for almost a decade. With roles ranging from video editor to producer, Claire has worked in many parts of production. She started Code Bear Media so she can start producing women led films and provide opportunities for women in creative leadership roles!
Want to work with Code Bear Media? We are looking for creatives to join us in our new film project, "Stages". We are also available for post-production services, reach out for quote!
Want to work with Code Bear Media? We are looking for creatives to join us in our new film project, "Stages". We are also available for post-production services, reach out for quote!
🎬️ With the start of the New Year, we like to look back at our past projects from 2022. Check out some of the amazing talent we've got to work with over the years!
Want to work with Code Bear Media? 👉️ Click the link in the bio for inquiries!
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #cinema #womeninfilm #womeninbusiness #reel #videoreel
Want to work with Code Bear Media? 👉️ Click the link in the bio for inquiries!
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #cinema #womeninfilm #womeninbusiness #reel #videoreel
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FEATURED PROJECT
A short film about a woman who loses her husband during COVID, that quickly realizes the spirit in her home is not her husband trying to reach out to her, but a malevolent spirit feeding off her grief.
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