Black Bear’s President Of U.S. Distribution Benjamin Kramer Exiting
EXCLUSIVE: Black Bear’s President of U.S. Distribution Benjamin Kramer is exiting the firm, we can reveal. Kramer joined Black Bear 15 months ago after co-running CAA’s Media Finance division for eight years. This is a quicker than expected departure after the exec was hired to spearhead Black Bear’s new theatrical distribution operation. At the company, […]
Benjamin Kramer, the head of U.S. distribution at Black Bear Pictures, is set to leave the company in the coming months, according to reports. Previously co-running CAA's Media Finance division for nearly a decade, Kramer joined Black Bear in July 2025 as president of domestic distribution. During his tenure, Black Bear has distributed films such as "Christy," "Tuner," and "The Rivals of Amziah King."
Kramer will remain through the upcoming release of "Wicker" starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård on October 23. In a statement, Kramer expressed gratitude and hope for the company's future. Black Bear CEO Teddy Schwarzman praised Kramer's contributions to establishing a strong domestic distribution operation and thanked him for his time and investment in the company.
Under Schwarzman's leadership, Black Bear has assembled a team to sustain its domestic distribution, including David Spitz, Bianca Parkes, Heather Phillips, Katie Anderson, and Dan Cohen. The company has several films slated for domestic release through 2028, including "Jason Statham Stole My Bike," "Atmosphere," and Guy Ritchie's "Wife & Dog."
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