Empowering Visionary Cinema Through Strategic Alliances

A New Chapter in Film Collaboration: Entourage Ventures and Our Films Unite

Entourage Ventures, a Paris-based enterprise, has entered into a crucial partnership with Our Films, an Italian production house under the Mediawan umbrella. This collaboration is specifically designed to co-invest in cinematic ventures developed in conjunction with the international streaming platform, Mubi.

Expanding the Mubi Partnership: A Three-Year Foundation

This newly formed alliance significantly enhances the existing three-year co-production, funding, and distribution arrangement established in 2025 between Rome's Our Films and Mubi. Under the terms of this foundational agreement, Mubi is responsible for distributing the co-produced titles across key global markets, while The Match Factory, Mubi's renowned international sales arm, manages worldwide sales.

Leadership and Strategic Focus of Entourage Ventures

Helmed by Julien Delajoux and Matthias Nicodème, Entourage Ventures is actively engaging in co-investment opportunities with Mediawan's global distribution division for various international productions. Their involvement in this new pact underscores a commitment to expanding the financial and structural capabilities for artistically ambitious films.

Reinforcing Auteur-Driven Projects: Financial and Creative Synergy

The core objective of the agreement between Our Films and Entourage Ventures is to inject additional financial scaffolding and investment capacity into auteur-led films with international aspirations. This support is intended to nurture projects from their earliest developmental phases, ensuring creative visions are fully realized.

The Visionaries Behind Our Films: A Legacy of Acclaimed Productions

Our Films was established in 2024 by the esteemed Italian producing duo Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli, recognized for their work on critically acclaimed series such as “The Young Pope” and “My Brilliant Friend.” Their recent filmography under the Our Films banner includes “Feel My Voice,” an Italian adaptation of the French film “La Famille Bélier,” and Marco Bellocchio's television series “Portobello,” which has a global reach via HBO Max.

Showcasing Current Joint Ventures: Notable Projects in Progress

The productive synergy of the Our Films-Mubi collaboration is already evident in two ongoing projects. These include Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland,” starring Sandra Hüller and August Diehl, slated for a competitive debut at Cannes, and Felix van Groeningen’s “Let Love In,” featuring Luca Marinelli and Charlotte Vandermeersch.

Executive Perspectives on the Expanded Partnership

Elisabeth d’Arvieu, Mediawan’s chief content officer, expressed her enthusiasm, stating that Entourage Ventures is a vital partner for Mediawan. She highlighted that their inclusion strengthens a collaboration that expertly blends creative innovation with robust financial backing, aligning with the significant ambitions of the Our Films-Mubi partnership.

Producer's Outlook: Elevating International Filmmaking

Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli conveyed their satisfaction with deepening their engagement with Entourage Ventures. They emphasized that the firm's investment and financial acumen would be instrumental in empowering ambitious auteur projects at the highest level, equipping filmmakers with the necessary resources and confidence to produce films with a truly international impact.

Entourage Ventures' Commitment to High-Caliber Cinema

Delajoux and Matthias affirmed that this agreement signifies a progressive step in their ongoing collaboration with Mediawan. They reiterated their dedication to working closely with Our Films from the initial stages of financial structuring and project support, ensuring that all endeavors meet the most stringent standards, partnering with leading industry figures and renowned producers to fulfill their industry ambition