

Owner and Founder of

Claire Haines is an award-winning video editor, producer, and production “unicorn.” Her passion lies in providing opportunities for creatives to tell their stories, a drive she brings to every role and company she joins. Originally from the small beach town of Half Moon Bay, CA (where pumpkins were a big part of life), Claire has worked across diverse industries—from news and video games to community building and content creation with companies like GoPro, Curology, and Adobe.
Beyond her corporate work, Claire assembled an all-women-led production team at Code Bear Media, creating award-winning independent short films and music videos. She also dedicates time to volunteering as a stage manager and designer for local theaters, taking headshots, designing posters, and crafting social content. At home, Claire cares for a menagerie of animals, including three cats, two dogs, and a horse. In her free time, she enjoys paddle boarding, horseback riding, video games, movie marathons, and playing guitar or piano. Her favorite film of all time is Across the Universe.

Welcome! Code Bear Media is a women-led production company based in Northern California. Started by Claire Haines as a post-production company, working with independent filmmakers and content producers to create innovative content.
Each project we take on melds entertainment with purpose and builds upon messages unique to the people behind the production. While we enjoy making our stories, we also love to focus on the stories behind the camera and promoting other filmmakers' stories through social media.


