EXCLUSIVE : Teddy Schwarzman’s Black Bear is gearing up for its first U.S. theatrical release this weekend in the shape of Sydney Sweeney boxing drama, Christy .

Ahead of the launch, we sat down with the indie studio’s owner Schwarzman and Benjamin Kramer, President of U.S. distribution, to discuss the company’s plans and bigger picture take on the market.

In a world in which viable theatrical distribution partners are shrinking, Black Bear’s entree into the space is widely considered a boon for the ever-challenging indie sector. The Imitation Game outfit continues to operate UK and Canadian distribution and a thriving international sales arm in addition to its growing roster of in-house productions and management wing. Recent productions include Sing Sing and Train Dreams , w

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