One of the major and complex role in the film “Ursus” allotted Caucasian brown bear Cole. According to the authors of the script and Director Zaza Buadze, and the flock Shamatava, it should be large, already an adult bear, which has long been found in zoos and nurseries. The main emphasis in the work with the bear was given already in a period of post production, where it was planned, with the help of 3D modeling, create the integrity of the image of a bear. And in that moment, when the creators of the painting was looking for a Studio that specializes in creating VFX for animating a 3D model of a bear, the attention of producers attracted video of a live bear Tim, who later changed the approach and the concept of just shooting process. Originally planned 70% use of computer technology, was reduced to a minimum, as found bear actor will be able to live fully perform directed tasks.

And now about the bear.

Brown bear named Tima was born in 1995, he is from the Kirov region (Russia). His master, a resident of Samara – Pavel Wakin, bought a small Teddy bear in his countryman and since then has not parted with him as she had her best friend and teacher. Over time, the bear has grown up, become a circus artist and together with their trainer Paul gave performances in many circuses in Russia.

Pavel Wakin said: “After that we with a Valid moved to Spain. There we speak, but not circuses and of themselves… Recently returned from a tour of France”.

The townsman Tima real talent! It works not only stunt, he also starred in commercials, soon you will see him on the big screen.

Impresses the fact that the predator, and even the big sizes, freely feeling among the people, he calmly refers to the camera and on-site behaves like a real actor. Tim understand Russian speech that is not unimportant for the entire filming process and execution directed tasks.

Producers Fresh Production and all of the creative group are sincerely happy with this choice. All look forward to filming began with the participation townsman tima, which will begin in the middle of autumn. Talented Tim will play a major role in the movie “Ursus”playing the role of the old Studio bear named Chola. And during the film will surprise the audience acting skills!

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