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Exclusive: Following a brief spell on the sidelines after surgery, Lock Stock and Harry Potter actor Nick Moran is already back in the saddle and has joined the cast of Brit espionage thriller Knightfall, alongside Ian Ogilvy, Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott, Michael Paré and Roger Moore’s son Geoffrey Moore. Directed by Ben Mole, the film follows an infamous former spy catcher who must work with his estranged daughter to avert a homeland security bloodbath and survive a terrifying home invasion. Producer Jonathan Sothcott of Shogun Films commented: “It was great to work with Nick again; he’s a superb actor and this is his third movie for us. It was great to see him having a good time amongst friends and being his usual gregarious self.” Film Bridge International will be handling sales at the Cannes market. Above is a first look at Moran in the movie.

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Exclusive: The director of Irish folk horror All you Need is Death has set his next feature project for 1185 Films, as the London indie unveils a slate with a number of up-and-coming directors attached.

Paul Duane is making The Empty Cell for 1185, another horror feature that is set in a prison in near-future Ireland. An unexpected occupant – a transgender woman – is sent to the prison, and when she dies in solitary confinement others start to succumb to a curse.

Duane’s previous feature All You Need is Death was set in the world of Irish folk ballads. It was acquired by XYZ Films and presented at New Orleans Overlook Film Festival alongside the likes of Universal’s Abigail, receiving positive reviews from critics.

1185, which was founded by Nick Franco, has set a hefty film and TV slate that includes an Irish comedy movie titled Ziggy from Father Ted cinematographer Eugene O’Connor.

Code of Silence Trailer — Ben Mole‘s Code of Silence (2021) movie trailer has been released by Trinity Creative. The Code of Silence trailer stars Stephen Moyer, Alec Newman, Michael Higgs, Ronan Summers, Melissa Batchelor, Jennifer Martin, Max Wrottesley, and Andrew Tiernan. Crew Luke Baily wrote the screenplay for Code of Silence. “It’s produced by Jeet [...]

Continue reading: Code Of Silence (2021) Movie Trailer: Detective Stephen Moyer battles Extortion, Robbery, & Murder in London...

In his latest video, Kev takes to the booth to review Giles Alderson’s latest film, Wolves of War, starring Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl), Matt Willis (Busted) and Sam Gittins (Break).

Stop the war. At any cost. Based on an incredible real-life story, Decorated British officer Jack Wallace must lead a band of Allied commandos across enemy lines to rescue Professer Hopper, an American scientist held hostage by the Nazis. With information that could turn the tide of war, these unlikely heroes must traverse enemy territory with an untrained US civilian, avoiding brutal Nazi mercenaries and non-stop bombing – with the fate of the war resting on their shoulders, the outcome of this mission will change the world forever; failure is not an option. Also starring Matt Willis (co-founder of Busted). Directed by Giles Alderson (The Dare) and written by Toby Kearton (Dissonance), Samuel Christopher Ellis (Heart and Google Home) & Ben Mole...

Here’s Kev with a video review of new thriiler Krays: Code of Silence, which is based on a true story and releases in the UK on DVD and digital on 27th December 2021.

The sixties, London: hemlines are up, and so is the crime rate, the highest level on record. As the Beatles rule the airwaves, heading for world domination – The Krays are on the rise too… using their inimitable violent ways to gain power over the city. Extortion, robbery and murder are rife throughout the capital. Everyone knows the criminals responsible, but will anyone risk it all and speak out against them? One man, the fearless Detective Nipper Read, is sent in to tackle the unenviable task… bringing the city back under the rule of law and taking on the country’s most feared mobsters in the process. As he faces bent coppers, political backstabbing, and terrified witnesses, Nipper becomes increasingly obsessed,...

Alec Newman also on the cast.

Stephen Moyer is to lead the cast of crime thriller Code Of Silence, which is to start production this month in the UK.

The film is fully financed by 101 Films, an Amcomri Media Group company. It will be produced by Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar and Jeet Thakrar of UK firm Picture Perfect alongside 101 Films’ Michael Walker, with 101’s Andy Lyon and Andy Taylor as executive producers.

Ben Mole will direct the film, which is written by Luke Bailey, with Alec Newman alongside Moyer on the cast.

Set in the 1960s, Code Of Silence follows...

Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk, a war action flick written and directed by Ben Mole, is coming to Digital, VOD and DVD on August 18th. We have an exclusive clip to share with you, which you will find below.     Boxing champion and prisoner of war Danny Finnegan faces a difficult decision, defeat his opponent in the ring and restore hope for his fellow POWs, or surrender to his nazi captors by throwing the match in the 10th round to save his own life.   Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk stars Sam Gittins, Joe Egan, Ryan Winsley, and Jennifer Martin...

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Here’s the latest episode of the The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.

For those unfamiliar, with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro budget indie films to bigger budget studio films and everything in-between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their film making experiences from directors, writers, producers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and distributors.

The Filmmakers Podcast #176: How to Move from Commercials, Shorts and Docs to...

Sales company 101 Films Intl. has picked up the distribution rights to Paddy Slattery’s debut crime thriller “Broken Law,” and will present it to buyers at the Cannes Virtual Film Market.

The film premiered in February at the Dublin Intl. Film Festival, where it received a Special Jury Prize, voted for by the Dublin Film Critics’ Circle.

“Broken Law” tells the story of Dave Connolly, a respected member of the Irish police, whose loyalty to the force gets tested by his ex-convict brother Joe following a botched robbery. Suddenly Dave finds himself embroiled in a cover-up that leads to a secret relationship with Amia, an unhappily married woman, who also happens to be the victim of his brother’s latest crime.

The film stars Tristan Heanue and Graham Earley, previously seen together in “Cardboard Gangsters,” alongside John Connors (“Love/Hate”), Gemma-Leah Devereux and Ryan Lincoln (“Kissing Candice”).

It was produced by...

Here comes an exciting clip from "The Case of Mary Ford", the historic Greek Vampire tale by British director Ben Mole starring Branko Tomovic (Entity, The Wolfman), Yannis Stankoglou (Wild Duck), Dimitra Hatoupi and John Fortune (Match Point). The Clip shows the resurrection of the Vrykolakas, the Greek revenant sea vampire. Synopsis: Greece, 1910. Maria (Tamar Karabetyan) is a young Greek girl in a fishing village on the Black Sea. The villag…...

"The Case Of Mary Ford" by award winning director Ben Mole starring Branko Tomovic ("Entity", "Tesla"), Yannis Stankoglou ("Hostage"), Dimitra Hatoupi ("The Third Night") with Tamar Karabetyan has just released a first trailer. It's adapted from the award winning short story by John Mole and tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea. "It combined period drama and the supernatural – two things I am consistently drawn to. I also liked that it wasn't a traditional Western horror story but had an eastern mystique about it.", says director Ben Mole. The film has a very beautiful, unique look to it, it's very creepy and eerie. Ben Mole said "It was important to get the period right and the look and style came from that. I have always found the stone...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes first details on Chainsaw Sally: The Animated Series, release information for Toxin, Patrick: Evil Awakens, and Rabid Love, a trailer for One Please, and much more:

Chainsaw Sally Animated Series: “Horror’s anti-heroine, Chainsaw Sally, to be the center of a brand new animated television series. The series will be a spinoff of The Chainsaw Sally Show starring April Monique Burril and created by JimmyO Burril. The Burrils are directly involved with the show.

“Chainsaw Sally is lovable and brutal; the epitome of what a vigilante should be in the horror realm. Bloody Bombshell Entertainment and Fatality Films are elated to make this dream a reality in the coming months. Horror fans watch out – we’re determined to change the way you think about horror programming.

The past few days hase seen my inbox fill up with all sorts of Indie Beat stories and that's a great thing! So today, I've rounded them all up into one convenient spot for you to enjoy. So come inside to check out some movie trailers, posters, release dates, and more from the world of independent film!

Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene. So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at jordan@cinelinx.com .

* The first official trailer for the Danish zombie apocalypse movie, Escaping the Dead, has been released.

The film has its starting point in a typical day for the lead character,...

"The Case of Mary Ford" by award winning director Ben Mole starring Branko Tomovic ("Entity", "Tesla"), Yannis Stankoglou ("Hostage"), Dimitra Hatoupi ("The Third Night") with Tamar Karabetyan has just released a first trailer. It's adapted from the award winning short story by John Mole and tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea. "It combined period drama and the supernatural two things I am consistent…...

"The Case of Mary Ford" by award winning director Ben Mole starring Branko Tomovic ("Entity", "Tesla") with Yannis Stankoglou ("Hostage") and Dimitra Hatoupi ("The Third Night") has come up with some new eerie artwork for the poster. It's adapted from the award winning short story by John Mole and tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea. "It combined period drama and the supernatural two things I am cons…...

Greece, 1910. A web of jealousy, intrigue, mystery, deceit, murder and finally escape leads us to a dramatic climax, in which love endures beyond the grave. "The Case of Mary Ford" with Branko Tomovic (Entity, Murkwood), Tamar Karabetyan (Nina Forever), Yannis Stankoglou (Hostage) and Dimitra Hatoupi (The Third Night) by award winning director Ben Mole has just been completed and is starting the international festival circuit now. The eerie and a…...

The Case of Mary Ford by award winning director Ben Mole starring Tamar Karabetyan (Nina Forever), Branko Tomovic (Tesla) with Yannis Stankoglou (Hostage) and Dimitra Hatoupi (The Third Night) has just been completed and is starting the international festival circuit now. It's adapted from the award winning short story by John Mole and tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea. Synopsis: New York City, 1…...

The weekend is officially in sight, and we have a question for you... Who's down for a little vampire action to get through the morning? Not the brooding or sparkling kind either. The real deal! If you answered "yes," then this story is for you!

From award-winning director Ben Mole comes The Case of Mary Ford starring Branko Tomovic (Entity), Yannis Stankoglou (Hostage), and Dimitra Hatoupi (The Third Night) with newcomer Tamar Karabetyan.

Check out the first set of stills from the flick, which was adapted from the award-winning short story by John Mole and tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea.

Synopsis

New York City, 1913. Recent Greek immigrant Mary Ford is accused of killing her lover. Mary claims the real murderer is her husband. But her husband… is already dead. Maria’s defense relies on the story of how she came to America.

"The Case of Mary Ford" by award winning director Ben Mole starring Branko Tomovic ("Entity") with Yannis Stankoglou ("Hostage") and Dimitra Hatoupi ("The Third Night") has just been completed and is starting the international festival circuit now. It's adapted from the award winning short story by John Mole and tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea. Synopsis: New York City, 1913. Recent Gree…...

Take a look at some of the first images from Ben Mole’s vampire short film “The Case of Mary Ford”, based on the short story by John Mole and, we’re told, “tells the story of the Greek legend of the Vrykolakas, a vampire from the sea.” The film stars Branko Tomovic (“Entity”), Yannis Stankoglou (“Hostage”) and Dimitra Hatoupi (“The Third Night”) with newcomer Tamar Karabetyan and will be playing the international festival circuit, so keep an eye out on it if you’re prone to vampire tales. New York City, 1913. Recent Greek immigrant Mary Ford is accused of killing her lover. Mary claims the real murderer is her husband. But her husband… is already dead. Maria’s defense relies on the story of how she came to America. Her tale begins five thousand miles away in her birthplace in the old world, a village on the shores of...

Today in Indie Beat you can watch the full short film, The Company, and entrant in the London SciFi 48-hour Film Challenge, with an espionage thriller bend to it.   

Here at Cinelinx we like to talk about all aspects of filmmaking and movie news. To that end, we have Indie Beat where we highlight some of the latest news, trailers, and PR releases from the indie filmmaker scene.  So if you're an independent filmmaker and want some coverage on our site, be sure to drop us a line at  jordan@cinelinx.com.

This film was made during a 48-hour challenge, meaning the entire production, from idea to finished product had to be completed within just two days time.  It's an impressive feat for any film to boast, but I imagine it might be tougher when you throw science fiction into the mix as well. 

Anyway, I was contacted today about...