The Paper Bear

05/29/2026

Available now, exclusively on Amazon Prime & Apple TV in the United States only. 🐻 Coming soon outside of the U.S.

05/28/2026

A Love Letter to Florida 💌

05/27/2026

Meet Ossi! 🐻

The lovable young cub who changes Max's whole world. A little bit about her name: “Ossi” connects to the Muskogean languages of Seminole, Creek, Chickasaw, and Choctaw. Though not typically defined as a standalone word in indigenous dictionaries, it is linked to linguistic roots associated with meanings such as “little” or “child” and/or part of a word that conveys “little,” “young,” “small,” or “little one”. Director Arix Zalace spoke with a Muskogee elder asking if “Ossi” could be used as a child’s name, similar to how some names have general meanings. Fun Fact, the voice actress who plays “Ossi” in the film also has the initials “O.C.” which makes it a fun connection for her!

05/24/2026

Director Arix Zalace spent months immersed in the wild, tracking and documenting our local black bears. 🐻

With utmost care, he preserved their natural behaviors while studying their routines for the perfect capture.

Every breathtaking bear scene in the film is a product of this dedication—and is weaved through film magic with the actors! 🎥✨

05/22/2026

🌍 Happy International Day for Biological Diversity!

Walton County and the Southeast U.S. proudly stand as the 36th Biological Hotspot on our planet.

Let's celebrate this unique treasure today and every day, cherishing its extraordinary beauty and biodiversity! 🌿✨

05/20/2026

Meet Tala! Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the design process by . Which pose is your favorite? 🐻✨

05/18/2026

AVAILABLE NOW 🎉 🐻 Exclusively on Apple TV & Amazon Prime

05/17/2026

A peek into the playful world of Tala & Max in their natural habitat 🐻🌿

05/16/2026

Celebrate Release Day with us! Order your official The Paper Bear shirt today. Available in both blue and mauve, kids and adults. Share the magic, link in bio. ✨🐻🌲

05/15/2026

Did you catch Director Arix Zalace on the Morning Show this week? 🌟

Huge thanks to for the fantastic interview!

Don't miss out—watch the full interview here:
https://www.wjhg.com/2026/05/15/paper-bear-film-director-speaks-upcoming-seaside-screening/ 🎥

05/15/2026

Our director, Arix Zalace, stopped by WJHG-TV to talk about our film and upcoming launch on Apply TV and Prime Video on May 18th! Free outdoor screening of the film tonight in Seaside, FL!

A coming-of-age story based on Florida black bears will be screening this Friday at the Seaside Lyceum Lawn.