ITV/BritBox drama Code Of Silence reveals cast – Global Briefs

ITV/BritBox series Code Of Silence rounds out cast

EastEnders And Be sure to come dance Star Rose Ayling-Ellis is joined by the likes of Kieron Moore (Vampire Academy, masters of the skies, The Corps), Charlotte Ritchie (Ghosts, You)and and Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch, The Honorable Madam) in ITV and BritBox International’s upcoming crime drama Code of silence. Nathan Armarkwei Laryea (The Witcher), Joe Absolom (Doctor Martin), Beth Goddard (The Snake Queen), Andrew Scarborough (Wolfblood), Fifi Garfield (Coffee Morning Club) and presenter Rolf Choutan, in his acting debut, have also been cast in the six-part show, which began filming today. Code of silence is told from the perspective of Alison Brooks (Ayling-Ellis), a deaf cafeteria worker who becomes involved in a high-stakes police investigation when DS Ashleigh Francis (Ritchie) asks her to use her lip-reading skills to monitor a dangerous criminal gang. Mammoth Screen is producing, the indie drama’s parent company, ITV Studios, is distributing the show internationally. It will debut in the UK on ITV1 and ITVX in 2025, and in the US and Canada on BritBox.

Spain has been named an EFM country in focus

The European Film Market has named Spain Country In Focus for its 2025 edition. Each year a different country is selected to present the work of its filmmakers at the industry market, which runs parallel to the Berlin International Film Festival. “The Spanish film and media industry has consolidated its reputation and global recognition, becoming a European powerhouse thanks to creative excellence, targeted investments and technological innovations, and enjoys a strong international presence with high quality content and originality,” said the director of Berlinale Pro * Tanja Meissner. “The country offers competitive tax incentives, co-production agreements and a strong industrial infrastructure.” EFM runs from February 13 to 19, 2025.

Jesse Eisenberg receives the Stockholm Achievement Award

Zombieland Star Jesse Eisenberg receives the Achievement Award from the Stockholm International Film Festival (SIFF). This includes an exclusive personal conversation with Eisenberg at Bio Skandia on November 14th and was honored in connection with his new film. A real painin which he stars, directs and writes screenplays. The film, which also stars Kieran Culkin, follows two cousins ​​who travel to Poland to explore their heritage after the death of their beloved grandmother. Coming to terms with the family past causes old tensions to bubble to the surface. Previous Stockholm Prize winners include Uma Thurman, Willem Dafoe, Rosanna Arquette and Ethan Hawke. “What a great honor it is to be included in the list of recipients of the Stockholm Achievement Award,” said Eisenberg. “My film, A real painIt’s about my Polish ancestors and I know that some of them fled to Sweden. What a wonderful pleasure to finally be able to visit the beautiful country and show this film to Swedish audiences.” SIFF runs from November 6th to 17th.

Seven.One Studios International builds format team

Bernhard Sonnleitner strengthens the international formats team of the Seven.One Entertainment Group. The current Vice President of International Scouting & Brands is expanding his role at Seven.One Studios International. He seeks third-party acquisitions and co-development opportunities, working closely with Seven.One International Managing Director Tim Gerhartz and Vice President of Format Development and Production David Barber. Sonnleitner joined Seven.One parent company ProSiebenSat.1 in 1998 and has headed its scouting and trends unit since 2010. He also organizes the biennial European Pitch Award