ABOUT US

20FT BEAR is not only dedicated to producing memorable, creative and unique events but most importantly, ensuring our clients vision is realized through innovative design and flawless execution.  With our in-house capabilities, we have control of every element.
From scenic to lighting and everything else in 
between, our team is composed of talented individuals that fuse together to produce events of the highest quality.

Claire Mara Takamatsu


The Muse. The foundation. Claire Takamatsu has a reputation that precedes her, earned through endless expansion. Over the last decade plus, Claire has relentlessly extended her vision and expertise, with roots sprawling in every direction of the event production world. Her calling card is the moment attendees realize that Claire was yet again behind an event they marvelled at. It is for this reason that she has built a vibrant and loyal clientele base. Give her the platform and she roars.

James Takamatsu


The mover. The steady presence. James Takamatsu comes back to 20FT BEAR having spent ample time in the industry prior. Besides being an onsite force at countless festivals and events, James spent a number of years in the service industry taking the helm as the first General Manager of DTLA hotspot Poppy & Rose. Quietly but palpably, James asserts his energy as an invaluable asset at all phases of production and execution. His contributions keep the motor running.

George Barnes


The Glue. The cohesive element. George Barnes remains an indelible player on projects because he absorbs the big picture and how all the pieces link together. Producers and directors have trusted him with cultivating and steering their projects for nearly a decade. Precision and persistence are his calling card, executing not only for entertainment industry juggernauts, but successfully parlaying those skills into politics and education as well. Where he goes, he thrives.

Nick "Machine" Foster


The optic. The artistic visionary. Over the past decade and a half, Nick “Machine” Foster has grown into a visionary genius, helping a diverse global clientele create a brand narrative and aesthetic that cohesively aligns their business objectives with brand goals. Globally minded, he has worn numerous hats, from an agency global creative director to managing the brand of Grammy winning musicians, experience that speak to how well he understands the importance of being a multifaceted creative. Machine’s ability to generate an entire universe from his clients concepts is remarkable.

Daizy Neri


The method. The structural integrity. Daizy Neri brings almost 15 years of administrative, marketing, public relations and account management expertise into the fold. Multiple agencies have entrusted her to keep their affairs in order as they grow towards expansion and diversification because Ms. Neri is driven by the devout need to understand how all the minutiae congeal into a dynamic force. Although the devil may be in the details, Daizy commands fluid simplicity regardless of how chaotic the climate may appear. No angle goes unexposed in her wake.

Aysia Rowe


The ingenue. The graceful vibe. Aysia Rowe cut her teeth as a teenage intern working intimately with Claire and George at a concert promotion agency. She navigated her way through the industry to blossom into a premiere production manager, tackling projects for countless brands and numerous agencies. Elite service and class permeate her work ethic and result in an overwhelming sense of gratitude from clients, knowing they are secure under the guidance of her purview.