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Film4 Hires Mubi’s Cate Kane as Senior Commissioning Executive

The acquisitions veteran arrives to help shape a festival‑focused slate at Channel 4’s film arm.

Overview

  • Kane starts in January 2026 and will report to Film4 director Farhana Bhula alongside senior commissioning executive David Kimbangi.
  • Her mandate includes partnering with filmmakers to guide projects from early development through production.
  • She joins from Mubi, where she was co‑head of global acquisitions since 2020, following nine years leading acquisitions at Curzon Film.
  • Her acquisition credits include Aftersun, The Substance, My Father’s Shadow and The Worst Person in the World.
  • Film4 cites four backed debuts set for Sundance 2026 and notes no successor has been named for Kane at Mubi, as Channel 4 recently appointed Priya Dogra as CEO.