MK2 Films, the Paris-based indie powerhouse behind “Anatomy of a Fall,” has tapped former Kinology government Emmanuel Pisarra as head of acquisitions.
Pisarra, who succeeds Olivier Barbier on this function, joins MK2 Movies’ rising workforce, alongside Vanessa Saal, who was just lately named government guide and U.Okay. lead; Yasmine Talli, who oversees co-productions; in addition to consultants Frances Harvey and Anna Pokorska.
He’ll report back to Fionnuala Jamison, MK2 Movies’ managing director. Pisarra, who’s attending the Berlin Movie Pageant, shall be shaping the corporate’s upcoming slate whereas additionally main gross sales to France and Benelux.
“I’ve lengthy admired mk2 Movies for its fearless, forward-thinking strategy to cinema—one which values inventive integrity as a lot as business ambition,” mentioned Pisarra. “Becoming a member of its distinctive workforce at such a pivotal second is an unimaginable alternative.”Pisarra brings in depth expertise in acquisitions and gross sales.
At Kinology, Pisarra spearheaded international gross sales for movies reminiscent of Leos Carax’s “Annette,” Mia Hansen-Løve’s “Bergman Island,” and Terry Gilliam’s “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.”
He additionally labored at Doc & Movie Worldwide, the place he oversaw acquistions and gross sales on such titles as Gianfranco Rosi’s Golden Bear-winning “Fireplace at Sea” and the catalogs of Chantal Akerman and Frederick Wiseman.
Pisarra was most just lately head of Asia for Unifrance, the French movie promotion org, the place he launched the group’s regional workplace in Tokyo and strengthened ties between French cinema and Asian markets.
“Emmanuel (Pisarra) brings a uncommon mixture of market perception and a deep ardour for cinema that completely aligns with mk2’s slate and mission,” mentioned Jamison.
“With over a decade of expertise in worldwide gross sales and acquisitions, he has an distinctive eye for movies that stand on the forefront of latest cinema and now have robust business enchantment. We’re thrilled to have him main our acquisitions as we proceed to develop mk2’s slate,” the manager continued.
MK2 Movies stays a key participant in international cinema, dealing with gross sales and distribution for up to date auteurs reminiscent of Justine Triet, Céline Sciamma, Jia Zhangke, and Joachim Trier, whereas managing a world-class catalog that includes works by François Truffaut, Abbas Kiarostami and Charlie Chaplin.
