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Jason Ropell Outlines Growth Ambitions For Mubi As He & ‘Past Lives’ Producer Christine Vachon Reflect On State Of Independent Market: “With Disruption Comes Great Opportunity” — Karlovy Vary
Speaking at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Ropell outlined Mubi's growth ambitions in an interview with 'Past Lives' producer Vachon
Speaking at a rare onstage interview at KVIFF’s International Industry Insights section alongside indie stalwart and Killer Films co-founder Christine Vachon, Ropell broke down Mubi’s current business model whilst also touching on the company’s ambitions for growth in the independent and auteur space, which include theatrical distribution in addition to releasing titles on its own streaming platform. Both Ropell and Vachon, the latter of whom is also serving as a jury member for the main competition section at Karlovy Vary this year, reflected on the state of the independent film sector at large and the two veterans agreed that there are bright spots that should be acknowledged. “As long as people want truly individual stories – and I think the business shows us that again and again – there will somehow be ways to keep making them,” said Vachon, whose Killer Films banner has been behind pivotal indie projects such as Far From Heaven, Carol and last year’s Past Lives.
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