Ep 270:The Paper Bear: Arix Zalace Blends Animation and Nature for Conservation

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Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby

Damien Swaby

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Ep 270:The Paper Bear: Arix Zalace Blends Animation and Nature for Conservation

Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby

48 minutes

2 weeks ago

Ep 270:The Paper Bear: Arix Zalace Blends Animation and Nature for Conservation

In this episode, host Damien sits down with filmmaker and conservationist Arix Zalace, the creative mind behind The Paper Bear — a visually stunning blend of animation and live action that tells the story of Florida’s disappearing wilderness.

Arix shares how his journey from producing corporate films evolved into a years-long mission of documenting Florida’s black bears and protecting one of North America’s most biodiverse regions. What began as a passion project became a cinematic call to action that uses art and emotion to reconnect people with the natural world.

🎧 In this conversation:

How The Paper Bear combines animation and real-world storytelling
The challenge of filming wild black bears in Florida’s forests
Arix Zalace’s evolution from commercial work to conservation cinema
The emotional power of father-son themes and 1980s-style adventure filmmaking
Building partnerships and funding an independent environmental film
Why storytelling and animation are powerful tools for conservation

Whether you’re a filmmaker, storyteller, or nature lover, Arix Zalace’s passion and persistence will inspire you to see how creativity can help protect our planet’s wild heart.

W: https://www.thepaperbear.org/who-we-are

IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7730373/

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