Film4, the feature film division of Channel 4, has announced the appointment of Cate Kane as Senior Commissioning Executive. Kane will join the creative team in January 2026 and report to Farhana Bhula, Director of Film4, alongside Senior Commissioning Executive David Kimbangi.

Kane joins Film4 from MUBI where she was most recently co-Head of Global Acquisitions since 2020, acquiring titles across an international footprint including Aftersun, The Substance, My Father’s Shadow and The Worst Person in the World.  Prior to this, she was Head of Acquisitions at Curzon Film for nine years, leading on films including Parasite, 45 Years and Force Majeure. She has also worked at BBC Film, Casarotto Ramsay and Content Film.

At Film4, Kane will play a key role in shaping Film4’s slate, partnering with filmmakers to shepherd projects from early development through to production.

Kane coimmented: “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.”

Farhana Bhula, Director of Film4, added: “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 UK and is deeply committed to championing work that resonates with global audiences.”

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