"He couldn't believe how much I knew about movies! says Kramer. And he said he wanted to decrease reliance on corporate sponsorships and bring someone on board at Sundance to help generate philanthropic gifts from individuals. Would I be interested in doing that? I said: Sign me up!' This can-do attitude is still evident in Kramer today."
"I'm an early riser, as my team will tell you, up at 4am. It's a good moment to get my head together, to review our script. It's a quiet moment where I can go through emails that have come in overnight."
"Kramer was raised in Maryland, very far away from Hollywood, he says, but in a family of movie buffs who were cultural consumers, and went to the movies constantly. For them, Oscars night was like New Year's Eve or the Super Bowl. You gathered. You celebrated."
Bill Kramer, Academy CEO, prepares for the Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Known for his fundraising expertise developed at the Academy museum, Kramer transitioned from working at the Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York to becoming a key figure in Hollywood. His career trajectory changed when Robert Redford recruited him to work at Sundance, seeking someone to develop philanthropic relationships. Kramer maintains a disciplined approach to his role, rising early to review scripts and manage administrative details. Raised in Maryland in a movie-loving family, Kramer views the Oscars as a significant cultural celebration, similar to major sporting events.
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