Cate Kane Appointed Senior Commissioning Executive at Film4

Film4, the feature film division of Channel 4, has appointed Cate Kane as senior commissioning executive.

“I’m delighted that Cate Kane will be joining Film4 as a senior commissioning executive,” said Farhana Bhula, director of Film4. “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.”

Cate will join the creative team in January 2026 and report to Bhula alongside senior commissioning executive David Kimbangi.

Cate joins Film4 from MUBI, where she was most recently co-head of global acquisitions since 2020, acquiring titles such as Aftersun, The Substance, My Father’s Shadow and The Worst Person in the World.

“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,” said Kane. “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.”