Über Content Names Lenny Beckerman VP of Film/TV Division

Celebrated production company Über Content embarks on an exciting new phase with the launch of its long-form content division.  Primarily known for advertising work, Über Content taps into the industry zeitgeist as the thriving company expands further into the feature film, television, digital, and documentary arenas.  Coming on board to spearhead that effort is industry veteran Lenny Beckerman, formerly of Anonymous Content and Hello & Company, who assumes the position of Über Content’s Executive VP of Film/TV.

Über Content has made previous forays into long-form with the production of three feature length documentaries, including 2010’s I Am Comic, which premiered on Showtime.  Beckerman will work closely with Partner/EP Preston Lee to help shape the visions of Über Content’s filmmakers and guide the company’s transition into Film/TV.  Along with producing, Beckerman will continue to manage a select roster of writers and directors.  The new division launches with a development fund that will allow Über to seek out and secure potential properties to develop. 

Lee remarks, “Entering the long format world has always been a part of our plan for the company and meeting Lenny, with his proven track record and strong network of industry contacts, made doing it now not only exciting but the obvious choice.  Most importantly, Lenny gets our culture and vision for the company and is excited to work with our roster.”

Lenny Beckerman is part of the fabric of Hollywood, having managed high-profile talent and produced over 100 pieces of content in various genres over the past 16 years.  Starting in 2000, Beckerman worked at Anonymous Content with Steve Golin for 11 years, where he helped many of the roster’s commercial and music video directors break into features. Anonymous Content produced over 15 features while Beckerman was with the company, including the renowned films Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Lake of Fire, Babel, and Winter’s Bone, all of which were nominated for various awards, including Oscars. Lenny also established the company’s Literary Management Department, acting as a liaison to film studios, independent producers and funders, and helping the department to grow to presently include 20 managers.

In April of 2011, Lenny took on the new position of Head of Film and Television at Hello & Company. There, he continued to manage a talented roster of writers and directors while generating new development for both film and television as a producer. Recently, Lenny wrapped the food noir thriller Bone in Throat with Hello director/partner Graham Henman, based on the best-selling novel written by Anthony Bourdain, due out next year.

It was the cachet of the company, Partners Preston Lee and Phyllis Koenig and the strong roster of talent that drew Lenny to Über Content. He remarks, “Preston is committed to moving into the film and TV space aggressively, and I’m very much looking forward to bringing my insight and experience to lay that foundation. There’s no doubt that Über Content will quickly establish the same prominence in long-form entertainment that it has reached in the world of advertising.”