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Black Bear Taps Sony’s Katie Anderson to Lead U.S. Theatrical Acquisitions

The move signals a push to bolster festival buying toward a 12-title U.S. slate.

Overview

  • Anderson will report to Benjamin Kramer, president of U.S. Releasing, with a mandate to help assemble a 12-film annual lineup.
  • The hire lands just before the Sundance Film Festival, with Kramer praising her taste, relationships, and read on audience trends.
  • At Sony since 2021, she led domestic and international acquisitions on Materialists, I Saw the TV Glow, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and Dumb Money.
  • She previously served nearly five years at 30West as VP of Productions on films including I, Tonya and The Silent Twins, following earlier stints at CAA and Paramount Pictures.
  • Black Bear pointed to near-term releases, highlighting Ric Roman Waugh’s Shelter opening Jan. 30, 2026, with Tuner also on the 2026 slate.