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Efe Cakarel is a Turkish entrepreneur and the founder of MUBI, a curated streaming service, film distributor, and production company.
Mini Bio
Efe Cakarel is a Turkish entrepreneur and film enthusiast best known as the founder and CEO of MUBI, a global curated streaming service, film distributor, and production company. He launched MUBI in 2007 with the vision of making great cinema accessible to everyone, anywhere.
Early Life
Information on Efe Cakarel's early life is not readily available publicly.
Career
Efe Cakarel founded MUBI in 2007, initially conceived as a platform to watch films anywhere after he was unable to watch In the Mood for Love while traveling in a cafe. Under his leadership, MUBI has grown into a globally recognized streaming service, production company, and film distributor, operating in 190 countries with over 16 million members. MUBI has expanded its operations through acquisitions, including The Match Factory and Match Factory Productions in 2022 and a majority stake in Cinéart in 2024.
Personal Life
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Channel Credits
MUBI
2006 -
MUBI is a global streaming service, production company, and film distributor. We champion visionary films from iconic directors and emerging auteurs, bringing carefully curated cinema to audiences worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Efe Cakarel?
Efe Cakarel is a Turkish entrepreneur and the founder of MUBI, a curated streaming service, film distributor, and production company.
What is MUBI?
MUBI is a global streaming service, production company, and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. It curates and champions visionary films and is available in over 190 countries.
When was MUBI founded?
MUBI was founded in 2007 by Efe Cakarel.
What is the purpose of MUBI?
MUBI aims to discover and elevate ambitious films by visionary filmmakers, offering a curated selection of films to audiences worldwide.
What is MUBI GO?
MUBI GO is a service where members in select countries can receive a free ticket every week to see the best new films in cinemas.
What significant acquisitions has MUBI made?
MUBI acquired The Match Factory and Match Factory Productions in January 2022 and a majority stake in Benelux film distributor Cinéart in February 2024.
How many members does MUBI have?
MUBI has more than 16 million members worldwide.
When did MUBI join YouTube?
MUBI joined YouTube in February 2006.
What are Efe Cakarel's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Efe YouTube channels collectively have over 11.9M subscribers, more than 2,530.1M views, and have uploaded over 50.5K videos.
First name
Efe
Last name
Cakarel
Years active
2006 - present
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