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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.


Tomorrow’s the day! 🎬✨ After years of writing, filming, and bringing this story to life, “Stages” officially releases tomorrow, March 1st! This film has been a surreal personal journey, and I can’t wait to finally share it with you all.
Make sure you’re following @codebearmedia so you don’t miss the premiere on YouTube. Set your reminders, grab some popcorn, and get ready—“Stages” is almost here.
#codebearmedia #independentfilm #indiefilm #womeninfilm #sacfilm #stagesfilm #thriller #supportindiefilm #covidstories
Make sure you’re following @codebearmedia so you don’t miss the premiere on YouTube. Set your reminders, grab some popcorn, and get ready—“Stages” is almost here.
#codebearmedia #independentfilm #indiefilm #womeninfilm #sacfilm #stagesfilm #thriller #supportindiefilm #covidstories


🩸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 @aka_saz and director @hmbhaines, shaping a presence that feels both terrifying and symbolic.
Bringing the vision to reality took an incredible team:
👹 Costume, Mask & Gloves Design – @leila.kg
🎭 Special Effects Makeup – @waltimusprime
🖌️ Makeup Assistance – @sierra_nevin
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 @codebearmedia for more behind-the-scenes looks at indie filmmaking.
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #womeninfilm #sfxmakeup #creaturedesign #sacfilm #thriller #independentfilm
Bringing the vision to reality took an incredible team:
👹 Costume, Mask & Gloves Design – @leila.kg
🎭 Special Effects Makeup – @waltimusprime
🖌️ Makeup Assistance – @sierra_nevin
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 @codebearmedia for more behind-the-scenes looks at indie filmmaking.
#codebearmedia #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #womeninfilm #sfxmakeup #creaturedesign #sacfilm #thriller #independentfilm


When your best friend shows up without calling…😳😱
Lighting is everything. ✨🎬 In “Stages”, every frame was carefully lit to enhance the emotion of the moment. Lighting is one of the most time-consuming parts of filmmaking, but it makes all the difference. We were lucky to have an incredible team bringing this vision to life:
🎥 DP: @iamjordyngrace
💡 Gaffer: Avery Hudson
⚡️ Grip: Sage Lillaheart
Their work shaped the mood, the depth, and the visual storytelling of “Stages” in a way that wouldn’t be possible without them.
Catch their artistry in action when “Stages” premieres March 1st! Follow @codebearmedia to support indie filmmaking and be the first to watch. 🎥
#codebearmedia #independentfilm #indiefilm #womeninfilm #stagesfilm #sacfilm #supportindiefilm #cinemalighting
Lighting is everything. ✨🎬 In “Stages”, every frame was carefully lit to enhance the emotion of the moment. Lighting is one of the most time-consuming parts of filmmaking, but it makes all the difference. We were lucky to have an incredible team bringing this vision to life:
🎥 DP: @iamjordyngrace
💡 Gaffer: Avery Hudson
⚡️ Grip: Sage Lillaheart
Their work shaped the mood, the depth, and the visual storytelling of “Stages” in a way that wouldn’t be possible without them.
Catch their artistry in action when “Stages” premieres March 1st! Follow @codebearmedia to support indie filmmaking and be the first to watch. 🎥
#codebearmedia #independentfilm #indiefilm #womeninfilm #stagesfilm #sacfilm #supportindiefilm #cinemalighting


📝 From script to screen, this scene from award-winning script and short film, “Stages”
Grief isn’t linear. In this moment, Dalila confides in her friend about the loss of her husband, caught between denial and the creeping edge of anger. The dialogue reflects the complexity of mourning and how words can be both a shield and a release. Actors @momtreprenista and @elanajswartz took the words and made it their own, adding more to their characters in this intense exchange between friends.
Writer/director @hmbhaines crafted Stages to explore the quiet, messy, and deeply human sides of grief during the time of COVID. We can’t wait to share it with you when it releases March 1st.
Follow @codebearmedia for more behind-the-scenes looks at the writing, filmmaking, and performances that make “Stages”.
#codebearmedia #womeninfilm #ScriptToScreen #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #Screenwriting #stagesfilm #SupportIndieFilm #grief #independentfilm #sacfilm #supportindiefilm #thriller #covidstories
Grief isn’t linear. In this moment, Dalila confides in her friend about the loss of her husband, caught between denial and the creeping edge of anger. The dialogue reflects the complexity of mourning and how words can be both a shield and a release. Actors @momtreprenista and @elanajswartz took the words and made it their own, adding more to their characters in this intense exchange between friends.
Writer/director @hmbhaines crafted Stages to explore the quiet, messy, and deeply human sides of grief during the time of COVID. We can’t wait to share it with you when it releases March 1st.
Follow @codebearmedia for more behind-the-scenes looks at the writing, filmmaking, and performances that make “Stages”.
#codebearmedia #womeninfilm #ScriptToScreen #Filmmaking #IndieFilm #Screenwriting #stagesfilm #SupportIndieFilm #grief #independentfilm #sacfilm #supportindiefilm #thriller #covidstories


🎥 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.
