Introduction to Mubi’s Latest Ventures
Mubi founder Efe Cakarel announced that Jim Jarmusch’s comedy-drama film, Father mother sister brother, will be competing in the Venice competition. This announcement was made during Cakarel’s keynote speech, where he also revealed that the film is already confirmed to appear in SXSW London.
About the Film
Father mother sister brother is an anthology of three stories featuring Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, and Vicky Krieps. The film was shot in the USA, France, and Ireland last year and follows alienated siblings who reunite after years of separation. The Match Factory is handling the sales, and the production companies include Saint Laurent Prods, Mubi, and The Apartment, along with Jarmusch’s Badjetlag and Gillibert’s CG Cinema.
Production and Financing
The film was also supported by Screen Ireland and received equity financing from Cinema Inutile. Cakarel’s commitment to production is evident, with Father mother sister brother being one of the films Mubi is involved in. The company is looking to participate more in film production, with Mastermind being their first film and Sex and death in teenage in the camp miasma being their second film in production.
Upcoming Projects
Cakarel also confirmed that Paolo Sorrentino’s film Grace is possibly heading to Venice. Mubi has acquired the rights to the film, excluding Italy, worldwide. The company has been actively acquiring films, including Die, my love, It was just an accident, The secret agent, Syrup, and Sentimental value.
Expansion into TV Production
Mubi is also expanding into TV production, with a Japanese series in development and several acquisitions, including Wong Kar Wai’s series Blossom Shanghai and Joe Wright’s Mussolini: son of the century. The company plans to show three or four series every year, in addition to library series like Twin Peaks.
Working with Other Streaming Services
Cakarel discussed his experience working with right-handers who have their own streaming services, such as Prime Video. Mubi has a contract with NBCUniversal, despite them having Peacock, and has initial agreements with Sky and others. The company also licenses its content to others, with HBO paying a significant amount for The substance. However, Netflix is the only company that is religiously against licensing their content to others, but Cakarel believes they will change their stance eventually.
