Bonesteel Films

02/12/2025

On this giving Tuesday we would like to give thanks. A heartfelt thank you to all the organizations and people who have contributed to helping us make the new documentary film; A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story. Please visit georgemasa.com for the full list. We look forward to sharing news about the film's broadcast and screening events in the new year.

20/11/2025

Thank you Anisa Khalifa and everyone at WUNC Radio. They just dropped this Broadside podcast today about Masa and our new "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" documentary.

The immigrant from Japan who became the eyes of the American conservation movement and the dark secrets that motivated his life’s work

24/10/2025

Hello Hendo friends. Tomorrow night at BRCC Bo Thomas auditorium, we are doing a 'sneak peek' screening of my new feature length film about photographer George Masa. This is in collaboration with Conserving Carolina. We've been fortunate to work with them in support of our film along with Community Foundation of Henderson County, and the Rudnick Foundation. You can make an advanced donation and secure a ticket or just show up! Room for all. (film runs 2 hours). I'd love to see you there to share this fascinating story. (link in comments)

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

Sneak peek and beer. How good is this!

21/10/2025

Join SAHC and Bonesteel Films for an exclusive sneak peek screening of A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story, a new documentary from Emmy Award-winning director Paul Bonesteel. This inspiring film explores the life and legacy of George Masa (1885-1933), a Japanese-born photographer whose passion for the Southern Appalachian landscape helped encourage the creation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the film before its official release and celebrate a story that continues to resonate with conservation efforts today.

📍 Sierra Nevada's High Gravity Room, 100 Sierra Nevada Way Mills River, NC 28732
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
⏰ Doors open at 5:30 pm and screening begins at 6:30 pm
🎟️ Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-life-reimagined-the-george-masa-story-tickets-1668397735539?aff=ebdssbdestsearch for $17.91 pp

While this special preview marks an exciting milestone, Bonesteel Films is still raising funds to support “finishing funds,” which include: final post-production, distribution, and promotion efforts to help bring Masa’s story to wide audiences. Ticket purchase proceeds go towards these efforts. We hope to see you there!

21/10/2025

Tomorrow night at Sierra Nevada in Mills River we are doing a 'Sneak Peek' screening of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" in cahoots with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. This is a way to share the film with their members and guest and community and we'd love to see you there if there are seats left! One of the exciting things you'll see there is a painting by Moni Hill, the genius Asheville artist who is the most recent person to have become inspired and obsessed with Mr. Masa! She has donated this distinctive painting, inspired by a Masa photo of Looking Glass Falls, to be auctioned. Please check out the details.
https://givebutter.com/c/sgwOOj/auction/items/1327650

17/10/2025

So last night we had a wonderful 'sneak peek' screening of A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story in collaboration with the Carolina Mountain Club. The QR code on some donation flyers we handed out was not working. If you attended and would like to donate to the film and its distribution here and in Japan, here is the link to do that! Thank you.

Center for Independent Documentary has worked with 100s of independent films and video producers to support the production of stories not often told in media.

29/09/2025

https://sierranevada.com/event/a-life-reimagined-the-george-masa-story

Please join us for an exclusive sneak peek screening of A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story, a new documentary from Emmy Award-winning director Paul Bonesteel in conjunction with Southern […]

31/08/2025

Filmmaking is not a competition, at least not to me, but I appreciate being recognized for the work we do. Thank you Mountainx.

25/08/2025

This is what a 2 hour documentary post production check list looks like. The film is done!

04/08/2025

The film is done! NEW TRAILER!

Trailer for "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" documentary film. (July 25)