Sarah Schweitzman has been named Co-Head of CAA’s film packaging and finance division, CAA Media Finance .

Schweitzman, an eight-year CAA veteran, will work alongside Roeg Sutherland to lead the department. She assumes a role recently vacated by Ben Kramer who left to lead Black Bear’s U.S. distribution division.

“Sarah and I have worked together in various capacities over the years. She is brilliant and has impeccable taste. I have always admired her creativity and fierce advocacy for artists,” said Sutherland. “When she joined us nearly a decade ago, she fit right in and immediately became an essential member of our CAA team. I could not be prouder or more excited to see her step into this new role.”

Schweitzman has been involved in the sales and financing of recent films including

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