Black Bear Hires Lionsgate Vet David Spitz As U.S. Theatrical Distribution Head

Black Bear Names Lionsgate Vet David Spitz Head of U.S. Distribution

Daivd Spitz will assist Teddy Schwarzman's Black Bear Pictures in becoming a full-fledged indie studio.

Black Bear Hires Lionsgate Vet David Spitz As U.S. Theatrical Distribution Head

Having recently announced that it was entering the theatrical distribution sphere, financier and producer Black Bear has tapped veteran executive David Spitz to serve as Head of US Theatrical Distribution. The former Lionsgate distribution head will oversee theatrical for the new expansion of Black Bear’s distribution infrastructure, which builds on the leadership of its established theatrical businesses in the UK, Ireland and Canada. Spitz wi…

Black Bear Taps David Spitz as Head of US Theatrical Distribution

David Spitz has been tapped to serve as Head of US Theatrical Distribution for independent studio Black Bear, the company announced on Thursday. The former Lionsgate distribution head will oversee theatrical for the new expansion of Black Bear’s distribution infrastructure, which builds on the leadership of its established theatrical businesses in the UK, Ireland, and Canada. Spitz will manage the theatrical release of up to 12 films per year, c…

Black Bear Hires David Spitz as Head of U.S. Distribution

David Spitz has joined Black Bear as head of U.S. distribution after an 18-year stint leading distribution at Lionsgate.

Black Bear names David Spitz head of US theatrical distribution

New hire served for 18 years as president of distribution at Lionsgate.