Closer Media
Private
Founder
Area servedUnited States
IndustryFilm industry
Hq location cityNew York, New York
Hq location countryU.S.
Founded2021 (age 5)
Websiteclosermedia.com

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

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

2020s

Release DateTitleNotes
style="text-align:right;| February 2, 2024The Monk and the Gundistributed by Roadside Attractions[5]
style="text-align:right;| May 31, 2024Ezradistributed by Bleecker Street
September 12, 2025The History of Sounddistributed by Mubi[6]
October 10, 2025Orwell: 2+2=5distributed by Neon[7]
October 24, 2025Last Days[8]Distributed by Vertical[9]

Upcoming

Release DateTitleNotes
June 26, 2026Couture[10]distributed by Vertical[11]
September 4, 2026Teenage Wasteland[12]distributed by Netflix[13]
TBAMuskdistributed by Bleecker Street and HBO Documentary Films[14]
TBAUseful Idiots[15]
TBAAn Eye for an Eye[16]

References

  1. ^ Ntim, Zac (December 6, 2024). "Closer Media Founder Zhang Xin Joins Mubi Board Of Directors". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Galuppo, Mia (March 9, 2023). "Neon Lands George Orwell Doc From Raoul Peck, Alex Gibney". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 9, 2025). "Justin Lin’s ‘Last Days’ Acquired By Vertical". Deadline. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  10. ^ Malkin, Marc (February 10, 2025). "Alice Winocour's 'Couture' Starring Angelina Jolie Heads to EFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  11. ^ Grobar, Matt (4 March 2026). "Angelina Jolie's 'Couture' Acquired By Vertical". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
  12. ^ "Teenage Wasteland (2025)". IMDb. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  13. ^ Galuppo, Mia (May 14, 2026). "Netflix Lands Four Festival Docs Including 'Free Leonard Peltier,' 'Teenaged Wasteland'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  14. ^ Galuppo, Mia (May 11, 2023). "HBO Lands Elon Musk Doc From Alex Gibney". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ 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.