Peter Kujawski
Chairman of Focus Features and Universal executive who oversees adult-oriented and specialty films and discusses moviegoing, fandom psychographics, and festival/audience strategies.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 32min
How to Choose the Right Festival to Premiere Your Movie
Peter Kujawski, chairman of Focus Features, shares insights into the art of choosing the right film festival for a movie premiere. He breaks down the strategic factors filmmakers consider, discussing how specific festivals like TIFF, Venice, and Cannes can significantly alter a film's trajectory. Peter also reveals the competitive dynamics behind festival selections and which awards hold the most prestige. The conversation wraps up with a fun prediction about the box office potential for the upcoming 'Beetlejuice' sequel.
Nov 17, 2025 • 17min
Daily Variety – Box Office: ‘The Running Man’ Stumbles as ‘Now You See Me’ Conjures the Win; Focus Features Chief Peter Kujawski on Moviegoing and Fandom Psychographics
Brent Lang, Variety's executive editor and box-office reporter, examines the surprising success of 'Now You See Me' and the struggles of 'The Running Man.' He shares insights into audience reactions and studio strategies that shape film performances. Joining him is Peter Kujawski, Chairman of Focus Features, who discusses the future of theatrical moviegoing and the innovative use of psychographics to target diverse adult audiences. They also explore the lessons learned from Focus Fest and how box office revenue is reinvested to foster groundbreaking films.
