With the ferocious roar of Hannah Ii-Epstein’s writing and the curious instincts of Anna Rose Ii-Epstein’s producing and directing comes BearCat Productions.

Part bear, part cat, BearCat Productions creates original films driven by animalistic energy, bold storytelling, and collaborative spirit.

Based in Chicago and collaborating across communities and cultures, BearCat Productions is an independent film production company developing original cinematic work alongside partners including Nothing Without a Company and Rishi Productions.

SHORT FILMS

Queer Up the Details (2025)

Fish Out Of Water - 8:07

A straight-laced couple shows up at their son’s house and quickly learns that their world is way more colorful than they imagined.

Past Screenings & Awards

Not Without Company Film Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
May 31, 2026

People of Passion International Film Festival
Melbourne, Australia
May 30, 2026
Semi-Finalist: LGBTQIA+ Short Film

Riksha Magazine: Riksha Returns Community Celebration
Chicago, IL, United States
May 16, 2026

Evolution Arts Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
May 2–3, 2026

hAAPI Hour: Presented by Stir Friday Night at Haibayô
Chicago, IL, United States
March 27, 2026

Lois Weber Film Festival (LWFF)
Arlington, MA, United States
March 20–22, 2026
Official Nominee

Women of Wonders Film Festival
Honolulu, HI, United States
March 8, 2026

Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival
Mumbai, India
February 13–15, 2026
Winner: Best Film LGBT Sexual Diversity

Colors of Love – Queer Film Festival
in association with Mumbai Queer Pride
Mumbai, India
January 18, 2026

SEAiff
Manila, Philippines
December 2025
Official Nominee

CinemaKing International Film Festival (CIFF)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
December 19–23, 2025
Winner: Best American Short Film

UIC Short Film Screenings
Chicago, IL, United States
December 1, 2025

48 Hour Film Project Chicago – Award Screening
Chicago, IL, United States
September 16, 2025
Winner: Best Trailer

48 Hour Film Project Chicago – Group D
Chicago, IL, United States
August 26, 2025
World Premiere

Mom & Pop Shop (2023)
Influencer Film - 8:18

Four Filipino-American siblings struggle to come together after the passing of their father to save their family’s shop.

Past Screenings

Not Without Company Film Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
May 31, 2026

Argyle AANHPI Block Party
Chicago, IL, United States
May 18, 2024

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Award Screening
Chicago, IL, United States
November 26, 2023

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Group A

Chicago, IL, United States

November 6, 2023

Y2K (2022)
Period Piece - 6:10

Five friends party through the Y2K panic, expecting the world to end, only to face a night of 90s chaos, paranoia, and unexpected survival.

Past Screenings

Not Without Company Film Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
May 31, 2026

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Group B

Chicago, IL, United States

October 12, 2022

Green Time Machine (2021)

Time Travel - 6:14

After receiving a mysterious birthday gift, Gretta revisits key moments from her past and gains the power to change her future.

Past Screenings & Awards

Not Without Company Film Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
May 31, 2026

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Award Screening
Chicago, IL, United States
October 28, 2021

Winner: Best Costumes

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Group A
Chicago, IL, United States
October 10, 2021

Redesign Your Life (2019)

Film de Femme - 7:24

Trudy Serendipity Evangeline Fenderson has a unique gift for redesigning people’s lives, guiding them toward balance and purpose. For Trudy, it is not a job, it is her calling.

Past Screenings & Awards

Not Without Company Film Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
May 31, 2026

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Award Screening
Chicago, IL, United States
September 25, 2019

Winner:

Best Film Runner Up
Best Director
Best Graphics
Best Actress
Best Use of Character & Occupation

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Group E
Chicago, IL, United States
September 24, 2019

Something Different (2018)
Musical - 7:17

Wanting something more from life, a chance meeting sends two women on a quest for love in this romantic musical.

Past Screenings & Awards

Not Without Company Film Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
May 31, 2026

Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
September 28, 2019

Chicago Onscreen Local Film Showcase
Chicago, IL, United States
August 26, 2019

Women of Wonders Film Festival

Honolulu, HI, United States

March 15-17, 2019

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Award Screening
Chicago, IL, United States
August 3, 2018

Winner:

Best Director
Best Musical Score

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Group E

Chicago, IL, United States

July 30, 2018

The Box (2017)
Mystery - 6:10

At Sasha’s birthday party, a mysterious box appears, sparking curiosity among her friends, and as the urge to open it grows, their obsession begins to spiral out of control.

Past Screenings

Not Without Company Film Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
May 31, 2026

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Group E

Chicago, IL, United States

July 30, 2017

Proximity (2016)
Psychological Thriller - 5:35

In a world where reality unravels, one person faces a family of shifting loyalties and fractured memories, discovering that nothing and no one is quite what it seems.

Past Screenings

Not Without Company Film Festival
Chicago, IL, United States
May 31, 2026

48 Hour Film Project Chicago - Group E

Chicago, IL, United States

July 30, 2016

Sweet (2015)

Mockumentary - 7:47

In a world of addiction, we follow users, dealers, and families as they struggle with obsession, loss, and recovery and uncover the darkly absurd truth about the “drug” that fuels them.