Film4 has appointed Cate Kane as its new senior commissioning executive, effective January 2026. Kane transitions from her role as co-head of global acquisitions at Mubi, where she has been instrumental in acquiring notable titles since 2020. She will report directly to Farhana Bhula, director of Film4, and work alongside senior commissioning executive David Kimbangi.
During her tenure at Mubi, Kane secured several acclaimed films, including “Aftersun,” “The Substance,” “My Father’s Shadow,” and “The Worst Person in the World.” Before her time at Mubi, she served as head of acquisitions at Curzon Film for nine years. Her extensive background also includes positions at BBC Film, Casarotto Ramsay, and Content Film.
Kane’s Vision for Film4
In her new role at Film4, Kane will be pivotal in shaping the production slate, collaborating closely with filmmakers to guide projects from initial development to final production. Expressing her enthusiasm, Kane stated, “Having collaborated with Film4 for many years, I’m over the moon to now join Farhana’s brilliant team and help build on their extraordinary slate. Film4 has always been the creative home for filmmakers that have inspired me, and I can’t wait to champion both established and emerging voices for audiences everywhere.”
Bhula echoed this sentiment, highlighting Kane’s exceptional talent: “I’m delighted that Cate Kane will be joining Film4 as a senior commissioning executive. Cate is an exceptional creative force whose instincts, track record, and vision perfectly align with the next chapter of Film4. She has proven to be fearless in backing some of the most exciting new voices from the U.K. and is deeply committed to championing work that resonates with global audiences.”
Film4’s Current and Upcoming Projects
Film4 recently celebrated its support for four directorial debuts set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2026. These include Molly Manners’ “Extra Geography,” Rafael Manuel’s “Filipiñana,” Olive Nwoso’s “Lady,” and Joanna Natasegara’s “The Disciple.”
The current production slate at Film4 features prominent projects such as Alice Birch’s “Sweetsick,” starring Cate Blanchett, Jonathan Schey’s “Everybody Wants To F*ck Me,” featuring Taron Egerton, Andrew Haigh’s “A Long Winter,” and Bijan Sheibani’s “The Arrival.”
With Kane’s appointment, Film4 aims to strengthen its commitment to innovative storytelling and elevate the voices of both established and emerging filmmakers in the industry.
