FILM DISRUPTORS Podcast S1/E11 Efe Cakarel, MUBI

Efe Cakarel is the Founder and CEO of MUBI, the pioneering independent film platform that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Joining Film Disruptors from MUBI’s London offices in Soho, Efe discusses his career, entrepreneurship and how MUBI continues to differentiate itself in an ever-evolving film-consumer landscape. In this episode you will discover: The inside story of why MUBI’s $50m China deal collapsed shorty after being announced last year - and how the company has built on that setback Why MUBI is disrupting typical acquisition patterns and buying all rights to new films How Efe went from the Turkish National Maths team to entrepreneurship and starting MUBI How MUBI uses data and programming skills to curate their film selection - and why this model differs from the approach of Netflix and Amazon

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Film is changing. Business models, audience behaviour and technology are all rapidly evolving - transforming the way stories are told, sold and consumed. In focused and inspiring interviews, senior film executive, Alex Stolz talks to leaders making these changes happen - to bring you essential ideas, techniques and strategies from the cutting edge. Whether you are a storyteller, an established industry professional or simply interested in how film is changing, FUTURE OF FILM will give you the insights, inspiration and competitive edge to thrive in the new landscape. More on film's future can be found at www.futureoffilm.live