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Black Bear
1739 Berkeley Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Black Bear is a full-scale independent studio with a bespoke management arm, focused on producing, financing, and distributing premium content for a global audience. Black Bear releases films directly in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada.
Founded in 2011 by Teddy Schwarzman, Black Bear is focused on the creation of original and engaging content, regardless of genre. To that end, Black Bear produces and finances original, award-winning film and television. We represent singular artists, providing guidance in all areas. We oversee the international sales, marketing and distribution of filmmaker-centric and commercially minded fare, and release films directly in the UK, Ireland and Canada.
Black Bear has offices in Santa Monica, CA and London, UK. Our sister company, Elevation Pictures, is based in Toronto, ON.
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Release Calendar
Shelter (2026)
January 30, 2026 | Wide
A recluse on a remote Scottish island rescues a girl from the sea, unleashing a perilous sequence of events that culminate in an attack on his home, compelling him to face his turbulent history.
Total To-Date: $5,505,000
Tuner (2026)
January 29, 2026 | Wide
A talented piano tuner's meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.
Christy (2025)
November 7, 2025 | Wide (2184 Locations)
Two estranged brothers with chequered childhoods in the care system suddenly find themselves living under the same roof. They must now reconcile with their pasts and make decisions about the future.
