I Kill the Bear

I Kill the Bear is a comedy following a multigenerational family of bear wranglers who have spent a century supplying trained bears to film and television productions. As their expertise becomes less relevant in an era of digital effects and changing industry demands, the family faces a pivotal decision: whether to retire their operation after 100 years. The film explores their final project—a last hurrah that forces them to confront shifting times, their legacy, and what comes next. With humor rooted in their peculiar profession and the absurdity of their situation, I Kill the Bear captures both the charm of old-school Hollywood craftsmanship and the bittersweet reality of an obsolete trade.