SHORT FILM ‘SICK’ WINS THE GOLDEN KNIGHT AWARD
AT MALTESE FILM FESTIVAL

Debut British Director MIKE RYMER has won the Golden Knight at The 47th Golden Knight Malta International Film Festival. The accolade, awarded for his 15 minute short film 'SICK', will be announced at the festival's closing ceremony on Saturday 29th November.

At the festival, Jenny Wong of the British High Commission in Malta, will accept the award on Mike's behalf. 'SICK' has now received 6 international awards and 6 nominations from 32 festival selections across 15 countries and 5 US states.

Vincent Lungaro-Mifsud (Festival Chairman) said:
“The judging panel had no doubt when awarding 'SICK' the Golden Knight in Class C (open for commercial short productions) at the 47th edition of the Golden Knight Malta International Film Festival. A fitting winner in this the top class of the festival.”

Jennifer Wong (British High Commission Malta) said:
“The British High Commission Malta is delighted to accept the Golden Knight Award on behalf of Mike Rymer for his film "SICK". This brings well deserved international recognition to efforts which highlight a serious issue affecting many. The British High Commission congratulates the production team on this fantastic achievement.”

Mike Rymer (Writer/Director of ‘SICK’) said:
“I am thrilled to receive the Golden Knight Award. The Golden Knight Malta International Film Festival is one of the longest running and most established of the festivals that have honoured our film. It is a privilege to find an audience in Malta and a delight to be included in the festival.”

Note to Editors:
'SICK' is an independent drama and a co-production by EgoProject Films and Patchwork Productions. It was produced by Christine Hartland and directed by Mike Rymer from a script that he developed while at the International Film School Wales (a Skillset Screen Academy). The film explores issues of mental health, namely anxiety and depression, is endorsed by Samaritans and was largely funded by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds. It was financially assisted by Film London and The London Borough of Wandsworth, and enabled by Screen South and the RIFE lottery funding programme. More information on the website. EPK available on request.

For more information, stills or interview please contact: Mike Rymer (Writer/Director)
E-mail: mike[a+]egoproject.net Web: sick.egoproject.net