Ben Cram moved from WME Group to become vice president of Content Partners, the Los Angeles-based company co-founded by father Steve Cram and Steven Blum.
In his new role, Ben Kararam will focus on business development and strategic growth initiatives for the Hollywood investment firm that buys back-end profit sharing from talent and production companies and has amassed a large portfolio of film and television titles.
Cram is joining content partners to advance business development and strategic growth initiatives across films and TV series, the company said Thursday. “Ben brings deep experience in content strategy, business affairs, and entertainment partnerships, which will be beneficial as we continue to grow and diversify our portfolio and strengthen our relationships across the industry,” John Maas, president of Content Partners, said of the appointment in a statement.
While at WME, Cram orchestrated negotiations with agency clients, managed deals and signed partnerships across film, television and digital media. He previously served as business and legal counsel at DreamWorks Animation and began his litigation career at Hogan Lovells.
“I am excited to join Content Partners at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth,” Crum said in a statement. “I look forward to working with their team to identify new opportunities and contribute to the company’s continued success in acquiring and managing entertainment assets.”
Content Partners was launched in 2006 and has a large movie and TV content vault as it takes ownership stakes in Hollywood projects from direct participants. In 2013, the company acquired a 50% stake in the profitable company Christian Solidarity International Franchise from Goldman Sachs. Four years later, the company acquired Revolution Studios and its library of 126 features including 13 going to 30, Black Hawk Down, Hugo, Black swan And Vin Diesel xXx Action series.
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