Original Bear, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, is a TV and film production company passionately committed to creating content that sparks roars of admiration from audiences worldwide. We combine the nimble agility of an independent studio with a rich, expansive media portfolio that’s far from hibernating. Our work blends a striking range of genres—primarily unscripted—crafted to captivate audiences and defy convention. Driven by a relentless passion, we push the boundaries of entertainment to deliver bold, moving, and unforgettable stories.

From our coastal den, we do more than produce—we ignite creativity by financing projects in development and offering bridge financing for those already underway. We empower visionaries throughout the production journey, ensuring groundbreaking ideas roar louder in today’s ever-shifting media landscape. Spanning development, distribution, and commercialization, we innovate across the entertainment value chain, redefining how properties are built, shared, and monetized in the digital era—with a grizzly determination to lead the pack.

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