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Black Bear Reassesses U.S. Distribution Leadership

Black Bear Reassesses U.S. Distribution Leadership

Benjamin Kramer is departing as Black Bear's president of U.S. distribution as the company works to scale a domestic theatrical operation targeting up to 12 films annually. Mixed early theatrical results and the launch of Digital Networks create an insider case study in indie acquisition discipline, leadership continuity, and the balance between theatrical and FAST/AVOD monetization.

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Updated Oct 3, 2026