Ben Kram has moved from WME Group to become vice president of Content Partners, the Los Angeles-based company co-founded by father Steve Kram and Steven Blume.
In his new role, Ben Kram will focus on business development and strategic growth initiatives for the Hollywood investment firm that buys out backend profit participation from talent and production companies and has amassed a large holding of movie and TV titles.
Kram joins Content Partners to strengthen business development and strategic growth initiatives across film and TV series, the company said on Thursday. “Ben brings deep experience in content strategy, business affairs, and entertainment partnerships, which will be instrumental as we continue to grow and diversify our portfolio and strengthen our relationships across the industry,” Content Partners president John Mass said of the hire in a statement.
While at WME, Kram structured negotiations for agency clients, managed dealmaking and inked partnerships across film, TV and digital media. He earlier served as counsel, business and legal affairs at DreamWorks Animation and began his career in litigation at Hogan Lovells.
“I’m excited to join Content Partners at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth,” said Kram 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 launched in 2006 and owns a major film and TV content vault as it acquires ownership stakes in Hollywood projects from direct participants. In 2013, the company acquired a 50 percent stake of the lucrative CSI franchise from Goldman Sachs. Four years later, the company snapped up Revolution Studios and its library of 126 features that includes 13 Going on 30, Black Hawk Down, Hugo, Black Swan and Vin Diesel’s xXx action series.
