Negotiators, New Stories: A Film World Built on Conflict

MFF & CO has secured the rights to William Ury’s book “Possible, ” a guide that turns disagreement into teamwork. The studio plans to weave the negotiator’s methods—like the “Path to Possible, ” a “Victory Speech, ” and a strategy called “The Balcony”—into a fictional universe. Instead of following the book’s layout, the adaptation will start with an anthropologist who quietly settles disputes in the most dangerous places. Her work highlights both world‑shifting politics and the personal toll on those who mediate peace. The project will be produced by MFF & CO founders Estela Renner and Marcos Nisti, with Ury as executive producer. He will work alongside Alexandre Chade, president of the Brazilian branch of Abraham’s Path, an organization that promotes global peace. Ury says the story is about showing people that conflict need not end in defeat; it can open doors to understanding. “Every fight hides fears, needs and hopes, ” he notes, stressing the human side behind headlines.Miura Kite, MFF & CO’s Global Content chief, praised Ury’s influence on leaders worldwide. She believes the film will translate his ideas into “emotionally resonant storytelling. ” Nisti added that stories can create dialogue where it feels impossible. He sees “Possible” as a chance to explore hope in a polarized era, using scale and imagination. The Los Angeles studio grew from Maria Farinha Filmes, a Brazilian company that made the hit series “Ararunas” and the documentary series “The Beginning of Life. ” Their current lineup includes projects like “Pegasus, ” “Fail‑Safe, ” and “Esperanza. ” Earlier this year, MFF & CO announced that U. S. writers Alexander Maggio, Jenny Lynn and Ted Sullivan will adapt popular Brazilian telenovelas for English‑speaking audiences, a partnership first revealed in August 2025.