This blog follows the journey of Sarah and Greg as they made their film. To see a trailer, read more, learn about the progress of the film or share your story visit AMERICANBEARFILM.COM


60 days. 25 States. 5 Bears.

Sarah and Greg are setting out on an adventure exploring American trust and fear through hospitality. Armed with their charm, courage, and a camera, they will rely on the kindness of strangers for a home each night, and if they're lucky, a few meals along the way.


The story began in summer 2009 when Greg exclaimed in his sleep, "We have to go to Bear, Colorado!" Unfortunately, no Bear actually exists in Colorado. However, there are five Bears in America, fortuitously located in a perfect a 'U' around the continental U.S. - in Washington, Idaho, Arizona, Arkansas, and Delaware. Following the trail of the Bears, Sarah and Greg will travel through 25 states of all different cultures, demographics, populations, and Americans.


Through conversations with locals, we will explore our themes on a personal level and embrace the stories that turn strangers into neighbors. Our discussions with scholars and professionals will dig into the philosophy and nature of a core aspect of what makes us human. We will understand why (or if) we let people into our hearts and our homes.

Check us out at: facebook.com/BearDocumentary

2.20.2010

Hooray! But we can't have a conversation in front of people, you goofball.
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I am now also a follower!

Cute.
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Also, we have a Flickr page with photos from our previous road trip(s) -- more photos will be on the way soon.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/americanbear/
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Also, I accidentally made myself a Follower of my own Blog. I guess it's appropriate. But mostly ridiculous. Hopefully Sarah will help me fix that.
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Printing out the 11-page prospectus to mail to my great grandma!

Tonight we'll be sending an e-mail to the Michigan-based band Breathe Owl Breathe. Sarah and I have been in love with this group for a while and discussed how their music would make an amazing film score, and with "American Bear," I think we've got the perfect project. American, folksy, beautiful, fun -- sounds good to me. Check their music out at www.breatheowlbreathe.com or on youtube. We're crossing our fingers that they're interested.
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2.18.2010

Today is an important day. It may very well be the day that we send out our first Letter of Inquiry for the project.

After last nights late work session, I am feeling exhausted but super excited about getting our first letter off and out into the world.

Let's hope all of the paperwork and logistics work out so Maryland will receive our submission on time.
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