It makes me happy knowing my dad experienced a full sense of family and home before he died. It was something serving in special operations had made hard for him throughout his decade-and-a-half-long career. I also know he had pushed himself in his final deployment to Afghanistan to an optimal state in his profession as…
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I’d like to share a powerful lesson I learned while visiting my dad in Hawaii on what “being there for your teammate” can look like. If you’ve ever heard a Navy SEAL referred to as a team guy, here’s one small example in my mind as to why. Late one night, we were playing chess…
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Author: Madeline Muralles The rise of AI has brought both hope and worry to the world of storytelling and beyond. One particular situation that can be concerning is the use of AI to replicate and manipulate one’s voice. As Jake and Jhoel are showcasing in this demo, just a few minutes of clear audio of…
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Jacob’s transition from grief to passion is a testament to his strength and his father’s enduring impact. He found solace and purpose in storytelling, a medium that allowed him to channel his experiences into something profound and transformative. His foray into filmmaking, an art form that combines the visceral impact of visual narrative with the emotional depth of personal stories, became his way of honoring his father’s legacy and the sacrifices of many like him.
Celebrating Madeline’s graduation and watching her sit by her father’s grave in Arlington was a heartwarming experience. I’ve known of the Muralles family since 2005 after my dad passed perished during the same operation as their beloved Marcus Muralles. Now that we are all grown up and by God’s grace work together – I couldn’t help but feel the wonder of the world and truth of the verse, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
We are not going to cover the obvious. I.e. Tell us “about” your company and team. Who is your ideal customer/audience and what makes you the obvious solution or product for them? These are “menu” tabs that help the onlooker and passerby scan you. We at Poor Bear Stories focus on the story. We focus…
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We are excited to welcome back our 1st intern, and now assistant editor at Poor Bear Stories, Madeline Muralles. Madeline graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design this past June (2023) with her BFA in Film/Video and Photographic Arts. To say we are excited about what Madeline will bring to the team would be…
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It’s no coincidence I was working with Gold Star children on the 28th of June – I believe it was fate.
If I could give three tips to help other video production companies as they service and assist defense contractors it would be this: A. Carry a notepad or hire someone to carry a notepad and make sure not a note is missed nor a question unanswered – preparation is key. B. Learn to keep your…
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Hello! My name is Robert Chase, hailing from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and I now live outside of Atlanta, GA. I am proud to say I’m the newest Poor Bear Stories team member as of April 2023. Through the incredible help of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, I found my bug for filmmaking at the…
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