Mubi is set to expand its theatrical operations in Italy as Efe Cakarel, CEO of the global streamer, producer and film distributor, recently anticipated in an interview for a Variety cover story.

Mubi on Thursday announced the appointment of Gabriele D’Andrea as VP, managing director of Mubi Italia, a role in which he will lead the company’s expansion into theatrical distribution in Italy. The move complements Mubi’s existing theatrical units across North America, Latin America, the U.K., Germany, and Benelux, where they release theatrically via Cinéart, of which Mubi acquired a majority stake in 2024.

D’Andrea is joining Mubi after 13 years at the prominent indie outfit Lucky Red, where he led the theatrical side. He is also CEO of Italy’s Circuito Cinema, the country’s leading network of independent and arthouse cinemas and will continue in this role alongside his new position at Mubi, according to a statement.