Overview

• David Spitz joins Black Bear after 18 years leading distribution at Lionsgate to spearhead the studio’s domestic theatrical efforts.
• In his new role, Spitz will report to Benjamin Kramer and manage the release strategy for up to a dozen films annually.
• Black Bear plans to blend auteur-driven fare with action and genre titles to create theatrical events that attract wide audiences.
• The U.S. expansion builds on Black Bear’s existing theatrical operations in the U.K., Ireland and Canada via Elevation Pictures.
• Spitz’s track record includes steering Oscar winners and major franchises to more than $10 billion in box office revenue during his Lionsgate tenure.