"Bears Ears"

I never used to call this place I cherished “Bears Ears.” This has been a recent phenomena since the designation, and subsequent 85% reduction, of the most beautiful National Monument I’ve ever called home. But the change in name is meaningful, inclusive of its American Indian land-base and its federal recognition and all around its bringing people together in discussion about its use. Bears Ears is vastness I could never have known prior to flying transects this week with @antonicaesaria @kenzocaesaria @beumeuhase and the SHOTOVER camera ninja . We spent a good portion of our time continuing to macgyver a new stabilized method to shoot 8K footage with the. But most of our time was spent taking in and trying to make sense of the continuity of what was over a million acres of protected monument and is now a much more “at risk” contiguous and intact ecosystem. The issues are complex. What’s not complex is the beauty and uniqueness of this landscape. Thanks all who have helped to support our just budding film project to share inclusive and diverse stories. See @caesaria for more footage over