ITV’s Director of Drama, Polly Hill, has commissioned high-stakes legal drama, In Contempt, starring Jodie Whittaker as a barrister whose top-drawer advocacy skills have earned her a ‘hot shot’ reputation in the world of media law. In Contempt is written by Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Vienna Blood, Lynley) and produced by multi-award-winning independent producers, Hartswood Films, part of ITV Studios, led by Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer, Sue Vertue (Douglas Is Cancelled, … [Read more...] about ITV commissions legal drama In Contempt starring Jodie Whittaker
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Royal Television Society launched 2023 bursary schemes
The Royal Television Society (RTS), Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, is set to launch its prestigious bursary schemes for this year and will be accepting applications from Tuesday 7 March 2023 until Thursday 29 June 2023. One of the core goals of the RTS is to support the television industry in reflecting the exciting and diverse voices of Britain today which starts by changing the industry from the inside, championing and helping talented students to consider the … [Read more...] about Royal Television Society launched 2023 bursary schemes
All3Media International announces deals for Hartswood Films ‘The Control Room’
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed a host of deals across three continents for Hartswood Films The Control Room. This successful first round of sales marks All3Media International’s first distribution agreement with Hartswood Films, the BAFTA, Peabody and RTS winning producer behind Sherlock and Dracula. Following its acclaimed premiere on BBC One, The Control Room has been acquired in Australia, where it will launch on BBC Studios, with a … [Read more...] about All3Media International announces deals for Hartswood Films ‘The Control Room’
