Yahoo Lifestyle ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Banner MK2 Films Taps Former Kinology Executive Emmanuel Pisarra as Head of Acquisitions (EXCLUSIVE)
MK2 Films, the Paris-based indie powerhouse behind “Anatomy of a Fall,” has tapped former Kinology executive Emmanuel Pisarra as head of acquisitions.
Pisarra, who succeeds Olivier Barbier in this role, joins MK2 Films’ growing team, alongside Vanessa Saal, who was recently named executive consultant and U.K. lead; Yasmine Talli, who oversees co-productions; as well as consultants Frances Harvey and Anna Pokorska.
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He will report to Fionnuala Jamison, MK2 Films’ managing director. Pisarra, who is attending the Berlin Film Festival, will be shaping the company’s upcoming slate while also leading sales to France and Benelux.
“I’ve long admired mk2 Films for its fearless, forward-thinking approach to cinema—one that values artistic integrity as much as commercial ambition,” said Pisarra. “Joining its exceptional team at such a pivotal moment is an incredible opportunity.”Pisarra brings extensive experience in acquisitions and sales.
At Kinology, Pisarra spearheaded global sales for films such as Leos Carax’s “Annette,” Mia Hansen-Løve’s “Bergman Island,” and Terry Gilliam’s “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.”
He also worked at Doc & Film International, where he oversaw acquistions and sales on such titles as Gianfranco Rosi’s Golden Bear-winning “Fire at Sea” and the catalogs of Chantal Akerman and Frederick Wiseman.
Pisarra was most recently head of Asia for Unifrance, the French film promotion org, where he launched the organization’s regional office in Tokyo and strengthened ties between French cinema and Asian markets.
“Emmanuel (Pisarra) brings a rare combination of market insight and a deep passion for cinema that perfectly aligns with mk2’s slate and mission,” said Jamison.
“With over a decade of experience in international sales and acquisitions, he has an exceptional eye for films that stand at the forefront of contemporary cinema and also have strong commercial appeal. We’re thrilled to have him leading our acquisitions as we continue to grow mk2’s slate,” the executive continued.
MK2 Films remains a key player in global cinema, handling sales and distribution for contemporary auteurs such as Justine Triet, Céline Sciamma, Jia Zhangke, and Joachim Trier, while managing a world-class catalog featuring works by François Truffaut, Abbas Kiarostami and Charlie Chaplin.
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