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TV Bears International specializes in providing lifelike bear costumes, animal characters, and practical on-camera effects for film shoots, TV productions, commercials, branded content, red carpet events, and live appearances. We deliver a complete package including costume, actor, and on-set coordinator, ensuring a streamlined, time efficient solution for every project.
Our Services
At TV Bears International, we do more than provide incredible animal characters. With decades of production experience, we bring expert industry knowledge and reliability to every project. Each package combines carefully built costumes, professional talent, and on-set coordination, allowing productions to capture authentic and memorable performances without unnecessary delays. We collaborate directly with casting directors, producers, and creative teams to align with the artistic vision and technical requirements of every shoot. Whether your project calls for a striking commercial moment, a film sequence, a television spot, or a high profile live event, our team ensures every element is executed with precision. With dedicated bases in Los Angeles and London, and a global network of trusted collaborators, TV Bears International is equipped to support productions across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, and beyond. Wherever your project takes you, our goal is to deliver seamless integration, professional service, and characters that stand the test of time on screen.
Bears That Bring Scenes to Life
Our lifelike bear costumes combine striking realism with a commanding presence, designed to look extraordinary on film and in person. Versatile across genres, they fit seamlessly into scenes of realism, playful comedy, or even romance, traveling worldwide as needed.
Cast a Bear!
Our lifelike bears blend seamlessly into film shoots, from realism to comedy or romance. With deep on-set experience, we help productions capture authentic performances efficiently. We also cover live TV single take or series regular appearances with a variety of contract options available.
Red Carpet Premieres
We deliver lifelike bear costumes and animal characters for red-carpet premieres and high-profile events. With a white glove approach and a reputation built on trust, we ensure seamless, memorable appearances that elevate any occasion. **Add something about secrecy and maintain the moment**
Corporate Events & Activations
Bring unforgettable energy to your corporate events and product activations with TV Bears International. From trade shows to private launches, our lifelike characters, skilled actors, and on-set coordinators ensure seamless, impactful appearances that captivate audiences worldwide.
Worldwide On Location Service
With teams based in Los Angeles and London, we are ready to travel almost anywhere. Whether your shoot is in California, the UK, Europe, or beyond, we will bring our costumes, actors, and support staff directly to set reducing delays and ensuring consistent quality across borders.
Commercial and Branded
We produce broadcast-quality commercials and branded content featuring our signature bear characters. From creative development to final delivery, we handle the entire production process so you get a polished, ready-to-air product without the stress of managing multiple vendors.
Why Choose Us
- Ready to Go and Cost Effective Our lifelike costumes are prepped, maintained, and ready on short notice, saving valuable production time. We handle everything from costume to talent to coordination, offering a seamless and cost-effective solution without extra vendors.
- Experienced Actors and On-Set Support Our professional actors are trained creature specialists who work quickly and efficiently under production pressure. With on-set coordinators included, we will help ensure smooth operation, fewer takes, and a more productive shoot.
- Brand Safe and Risk Aware We protect the integrity of your brand by avoiding any compromised, controversial, or high risk situations. Our costumes and characters are used only in professional environments where safety, respect, and control are guaranteed.
- Global Coverage from Los Angeles and London, we can travel to most corners of the globe with ease. We also offer full buyout options for clients who need long term airtime or campaign use, giving you complete creative and legal control.
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About Our Company
With over three decades of experience in the field of practical effects, TV Bears International specializes in delivering high-impact creature appearances for film, television, commercials, high-end events, and red carpet engagements. Our team has contributed to a wide range of productions, consistently providing reliable, camera-ready results under real-world, on-set conditions. We are also experienced in working around children and family-oriented environments, ensuring professionalism and care in every setting. We offer more than just lifelike bear costumes. Our service includes full production support, assisting producers, directors, and crew with everything from blocking and lighting to character interaction. We support pre-production planning to help you and your client make the most of our assets, ensuring maximum impact and efficient use of time on set. Our goal is to provide a complete, stress-free solution. From casting and coordination to on-set operation, we help make the creature side of your production seamless. Bringing practical character effects to life is our passion. Whether you’re producing a one-day shoot or a global campaign, we approach every project with precision, consistency, and creative care. When your client looks good, we look good, and we take that seriously.