Biography

Brenden Hubbard, also known as BEAR, is a multifaceted talent acclaimed for his work as a filmmaker, writer, and producer. With a career spanning over a decade, Hubbard has played integral roles in managing productions and orchestrating successful festival runs for numerous films since 2012.

Among his notable projects is his collaboration with Fuzzy Logic on the acclaimed short film "Curfew" and its subsequent feature adaptation, "Before I Disappear" (IFC Films), which garnered widespread recognition. Over the years, Hubbard has lent his expertise to over 100 other short and feature films, including the critically acclaimed "Oh Lucy!", which clinched the prestigious Jury Award: International Fiction at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015. Additionally, his contributions extend to noteworthy selections such as "Cul-De-Sac" at the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Icelandic festival darling "Everything in the End".

Hubbard's journey into the world of storytelling and production was influenced by his educational background in audio engineering at Temple University. His creative endeavors have not been limited to the realm of film, as he has also been touring internationally with renowned artists such as Paul Anka, Shakey Graves and Dr. Dog.

Hubbard made his directing debut with the compelling project "The Helping Hand", which has since been released on "Dust." His follow up film "Hide" starring Alejandro Rose-Garcia, is slated for a 2026 release.

In addition to his accomplishments in film and music, Hubbard has also ventured into the realm of pod-casting, producing scripted fiction and unscripted podcasts for Criminal Content. Notable among these projects are "American Hostage", starring Jon Hamm, and "The Foxes of Hydesville", starring Carey Mulligan and McKenna Grace. "American Hostage" has since been optioned and greenlit by MGM+.