About / Bio Bear Damen (1986) is a Dutch-Indonesian filmmaker. Having spent much of his teenage years sailing around the world with his family on a small sailboat, Bear’s diverse experiences have shaped his distinct approach to storytelling. Often exploring the question: Why do some people understand each other so poorly?
His films include the short Synthesize Me, set in Mexico and selected for competition at SXSW. He is currently developing a feature film. With a vast background in short-form storytelling, Bear has directed music videos for artists such as James Blake (a UKMVA winner), Mac DeMarco & Benny Sings, and Royel Otis, among others.
While writing and directing remain his primary focus, Bear occasionally “imposters” as a producer, helping other filmmakers uncover the truth in their stories through his production entity Couscous.
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