INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE
24TH EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LILLE

Epsom, Surrey, UK - March 16, 2008 - The uncompromising new short film ‘SICK’, endorsed by Samaritans, has been invited to compete at the 24th European Film Festival of Lille from 22 - 28 March 2008. The 35mm production is the debut of 28 year old Writer/Director Mike Rymer and will receive its International Premiere on March 22nd (designated by the festival as British Day) before representing the UK in screenings throughout the festival week. At the closing ceremony the film, which is riding a wave of domestic support, will be considered for a host of awards alongside other selected European films.

The film is supported by the UK Film Council through regional agency Screen South and their award from The Regional Investment Fund For England. Screen Subtitling Systems, a world leader in subtitling transmission systems, has supported the production of a film print with French subtitles.

Miranda Robinson (Head of Development and Training at Screen South) said:
“Screen South are delighted to support Mike Rymer in the distribution of his short film ‘SICK’, which is a thought provoking film deserving of a wide International audience.”

John Birch (Strategic Partnerships Manager at Screen Subtitling Systems) said:
”We felt that this compelling movie demanded a professional subtitling contribution to allow it to be fully appreciated by a wider audience. We are pleased that we have been able to assist in the promotion of this work, which deals so sensitively with an important but often ignored subject.”

Note to Editors:
'SICK' is a 15 minute independant 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 Skillset Screen Academy Wales. The film explores issues of mental health, namely anxiety and depression. More information on the website. EPK available on request.