SCREEN SOUTH CONFIRM LOTTERY AWARD FOR
‘THOUGHT PROVOKING’ SHORT FILM

Epsom, Surrey, UK - October 15, 2007 - Screen South is the latest industry organization to pledge support for EgoProject Films’ flagship short film ‘SICK’. The co-production with Patchwork Productions confronts challenging themes of depression, addiction, substance abuse, alienation, and emotional redundancy.

The money from the Regional Investment Fund for England (RIFE) will enable festival submissions of the film for the international circuit 2007/8.

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.”

Mike Rymer (Writer/Director for ‘SICK’) said:
“One in four people are affected by mental illness but it remains taboo. It is amazing that something so prevalent should be so unspoken and this film seeks to start breaking down some of those barriers. We are indebted to Screen South for their invaluable support.”

Note to Editors:
'SICK' is a 15 minute independant drama. It was produced by Christine Hartland and directed by Mike Rymer from a script that he developed while at the Skillset Screen Academy Wales. More information on the website. EPK available on request.