Closer Media
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | United States |
| Website | closermedia |
Closer Media is an American film production company founded in 2021 by Zhang Xin. The company has produced Ezra (2023), The Monk and the Gun (2023), In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon (2023), The History of Sound (2025), and the upcoming Couture.
History
[edit]In 2021, Zhang Xin founded Closer Media, a production company which will produce and finance narrative films and television and documentaries.[1] The company's first films were The Monk and the Gun directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji and Ezra directed by Tony Goldwyn.[2][3] In 2024, the company announced that they made an investment in global streaming platform and film distributor Mubi and that Zhang would join the board. [4]
Filmography
[edit]2020s
[edit]| Release Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2024 | The Monk and the Gun | distributed by Roadside Attractions[5] |
| May 31, 2024 | Ezra | distributed by Bleecker Street |
| September 12, 2025 | The History of Sound | distributed by Mubi[6] |
| October 10, 2025 | Orwell: 2+2=5 | distributed by Neon[7] |
| October 24, 2025 | Last Days[8] | Distributed by Vertical[9] |
Upcoming
[edit]| Release Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | Couture[10] | distributed by Vertical[11] |
| September 4, 2026 | Teenage Wasteland[12] | distributed by Netflix[13] |
| October 16, 2026 | Musk | distributed by Bleecker Street and HBO Documentary Films[14] |
| TBA | Useful Idiots[15] | |
| TBA | An Eye for an Eye[16] | |
References
[edit]- ↑ Ntim, Zac (December 6, 2024). "Closer Media Founder Zhang Xin Joins Mubi Board Of Directors". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ↑ Zilko, Christian (December 7, 2023). "'The Monk and the Gun' Trailer: Bhutan's Oscar Submission Shows a Nation Torn Between Tradition and Westernization". IndieWire. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ↑ McCall, Kevin (March 13, 2024). "Bobby Cannavale Embarks on a Touching Road Trip With His Autistic Son in 'Ezra' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Calnan, Ellie (December 6, 2024). "New York's Closer Media invests in Mubi as billionaire founder Zhang Xin joins board". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ↑ Hammond, Pete (October 18, 2023). "Roadside Attractions Takes U.S. Rights To Bhutan Oscar Entry 'The Monk And The Gun' Following Telluride and Toronto Premieres". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex; Keslassy, Elsa (February 14, 2025). "Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor Gay Romance History of Sound Bought by Mubi for U.S. as Focus Takes International (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Galuppo, Mia (March 9, 2023). "Neon Lands George Orwell Doc From Raoul Peck, Alex Gibney". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Scheck, Frank (January 28, 2025). "'Last Days' Review: Justin Lin Returns to Indies With a Solid Drama About a Misguided Missionary". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (July 9, 2025). "Justin Lin's 'Last Days' Acquired By Vertical". Deadline. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ↑ Malkin, Marc (February 10, 2025). "Alice Winocour's 'Couture' Starring Angelina Jolie Heads to EFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (4 March 2026). "Angelina Jolie's 'Couture' Acquired By Vertical". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "Teenage Wasteland (2025)". IMDb. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ↑ Galuppo, Mia (May 14, 2026). "Netflix Lands Four Festival Docs Including 'Free Leonard Peltier,' 'Teenaged Wasteland'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- ↑ Galuppo, Mia (May 11, 2023). "HBO Lands Elon Musk Doc From Alex Gibney". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (November 7, 2025). "Meryl Streep & Sigourney Weaver Lead NYC-Set Thriller 'Useful Idiots' From Fifth Season, Black Bear". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ↑ Goldsmith, Jill (April 16, 2025). "Tribeca Festival Unveils 2025 Film Lineup With Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Bryan Cranston & 'How To Train Your Dragon'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2025.