Code Bear Media

06/10/2026

“Stages” opens with a kiss. Then he’s gone. Nothing but blood.

Nightmares often don’t start in the dark, they start somewhere safe, somewhere you love, and then the floor drops out. We wanted Dalila’s opening nightmare to feel exactly like that. One second you’re holding someone. The next you’re screaming with their blood on your face and you don’t know how you got there.

🎬 From cast to crew, a moment like this only works when everyone is fully locked in. And every single person on set has to trust each other enough to go there together.

That’s what making short films is really about. The budget is small, the crew is tight, and you’re left with creative problem solving to make your art and tell your story. Our crew is top notch and absolutely crushed this opening scene💪

06/09/2026

🎥 We are so excited that our upcoming project, “Like I Did Yesterday”, was selected for the Lovesick Film Festival as an unproduced script. More about this project coming soon!

06/05/2026

🎙️ RADIO THEATER AUDITIONS 🎙️
Code Bear Media is casting performers for our inaugural Radio Theater Mystery Series. This summer, we’ll be recording six classic radio plays, including “The Hitch Hiker”, “Sorry, Wrong Number”, “The Thin Man”, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”, and more.

Directed by Patricia Keeling-Haines, these productions will be recorded live and distributed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other streaming platforms.

We’re looking for performers of all experience levels who are excited to collaborate, tell great stories, and help bring these classic scripts to life. As our first time venturing into this space, this is a volunteer opportunity.

🎭 Please prepare a monologue
📍 Roseville, CA
🎙️ In-person rehearsals and recordings

Scan the QR code to sign up for auditions or follow this link 👉 http://info.codebearmedia.com/radioaudition1
Help us make something special together!

03/25/2026

She’s not just playing Lady Macbeth… she’s becoming her.

“Method” is a psychological short film exploring ambition, identity, and the cost of the perfect performance. When the line between actor and character disappears, how far is too far?

Coming soon. 🎭

04/02/2025

We're excited to announce that this year, we’re kicking things up a notch at Code Bear Media with 1-day short films!

These are 3-5 page scripts shot in a single day, right here in the Sacramento/Placer County area. Our goal? To hone our craft, create awesome content for social media such as BTS, and produce high-quality material all collaborators can use for their reels. While unfortunately, these productions are not paid, we are so grateful for your donated time and hope this leads to future collaborations.

🎭 Our first short: "Method"
On the eve of a community theater's opening night, struggling actress Katie faces her insecurities and frustrations as she prepares to play Lady Macbeth. When the fictional Lady Macbeth appears in her dressing room mirror, Katie must confront her own fears and ambitions, blurring the lines between reality and character to deliver the performance of her life.

📍 Filming Location: Lincoln, CA
📅 Shoot Date: Friday, April 18th
⏰ Call Time: 9:00AM

We’re looking for a small support role (Stage Manager), background actors, crew (DP, Gaffer, Sound, PAs), and anyone who wants to collaborate on this passion project. If you’re interested in joining us, drop a comment or DM! If this project doesn't work for you, we have more lined up for this year. 🎥✨

For more information about our film "Method", check out our site:

Learn more about the upcoming production of the short film, "Method".

02/26/2025

🩸Practical effects bring the nightmares to life. One of the most exciting parts of making “Stages” was developing the creature that haunts Dalila’s grief. This idea evolved through collaboration between and director , shaping a presence that feels both terrifying and symbolic.

Bringing the vision to reality took an incredible team:
👹 Costume, Mask & Gloves Design – .kg
🎭 Special Effects Makeup –
🖌️ Makeup Assistance –

From fabrication and costuming to detailed SFX makeup, every piece was crafted with care to create a memorable creature. We can’t wait for you to experience it when “Stages” premieres March 1st!

Follow for more behind-the-scenes looks at indie filmmaking.

12/17/2024

🎬 Excited to share the Official Trailer for our short film, "Stages"! After a year of festival screenings and winning some laurels, we excited to announce that Stages will be releasing online next month for everyone to see!

Next year, we have some amazing projects lined up with great talent and fellow creatives. If you are looking to collaborate on a project, come work with us!

01/04/2024

📖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.

01/01/2024

🎆 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 🎊

#2024

06/10/2023

🎉Today is the day! Dress up and join the party at the club staring at 1pm. Participate in our raffle, take home an amazing silent auction item, watch great entertainment, and support women in film.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!