Black Bear Hires Sony’s Katie Anderson As EVP Acquisitions

Sony VP of Acquisitions Katie Anderson is joining Black Bear as EVP of Acquisitions for the financier and distributor’s U.S. arm.

She will report to Benjamin Kramer, President of U.S. Releasing, and will be instrumental in building a slate of 12 titles annually.

“A great acquisitions team is key to our U.S. theatrical operations, and Katie is just who we want leading the charge as we head into Sundance and beyond,” said Kramer. “As a former colleague and a partner on many films over the years, I’ve witnessed her sharp taste, terrific relationships, and clear read on what audiences are responding to right now.”

Anderson said, “Black Bear has become synonymous with top-quality filmmaking, known for producing and releasing everything from awards contenders like Train Dreams, Sing Sing, and The Imitation Game to talent-led audience favorites like Dumb Money, Immaculate, and A Working Man — not to mention Shelter coming later this month. I’m thrilled to continue expanding Black Bear’s slate, cultivating even more relationships with top filmmakers, producers, and financiers behind bold originals that connect with wide audiences.”

Anderson was at Sony Pictures since 2021, leading both domestic and international acquisitions, including such titles as Materialists, I Saw the TV Glow, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and Black Bear’s own Dumb Money. Prior to Sony, she spent nearly five years at 30West, where she was VP of Productions, contributing to movies including Oscar winner I, Tonya and Cannes hit The Silent Twins. Earlier in her career, she was with CAA and Paramount Pictures.

Black Bear’s next U.S. theatrical release is Ric Roman Waugh’s Shelter on Jan. 30. The pic stars Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Naomi Ackie, and Bill Nighy. Also among its 2026 releases are Daniel Roher’s Tuner, starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman.