Who are Bear Behind You?
Bear Behind You are a film production company based in between Cornwall and Bristol. Formed by three friends; Joseph Inman, Teddy Freeman and Lucia Maňáková, who met whilst studying at Falmouth University.
“Get used to the BEAR BEHIND YOU.”
Taking their name from a maxim of Werner Herzog, the company was founded to actively find a production method that was more accessible for LGBTQ+ and disabled people. As creatives with lived experience of the social and economic constraints that can inhibit access to the film industry, our films are dedicated to platforming disabled creatives, as well as innovating in the accessible ways films can be exhibited.
Joseph is a writer and director based in Cornwall. Making socially engaged work, he uses documentary and community participation within his fiction projects. His films are interested in the act of storytelling and the power it has in communities. He is never allowed to hold the camera as his hands are too shaky.
joseph inman
Lucia is in charge of production design as well as assisting in all elements of the production, from pre to post. Her work takes interest in contrasts within the mundane, and the relationship of people with public and private spaces. To the table she brings her collected inspiration from across different art forms - and snacks.
LUCIA MAŇÁKOVÁ
Teddy is a cinematographer based in Bristol but working internationally. He loves being able to turn his camera to different types of projects from dramas to commercials, music videos and documentaries, adapting his style and way of working to any situation.
teddy freeman
Lily is a Bristol based Producer. Her most recent credit is Senior Production Coordinator on the BAFTA Winning Wallace & Gromit Vengeance Most Fowl for Aardman Animations. Lily has collaborated with the members of Bear Behind You for the best part of a decade, most notably as the producer of the BFI backed short film Spines. Lily’s goal is to continue to produce projects that inspire inclusivity and equality both on screen and behind the scenes.