Director Louis Cuschieri has thanked the actors and extras who worked on the locally produced film Qerq, which was premiered on 30 January.

He also thanked the sponsors of the film and KRS Film Distributors Ltd for accepting to distribute it.

The director also thanked the thousands of Maltese who have watched the film and left satisfied, praising the production.

Mr Cuschieri said attendances were showing that the Maltese could appreciate local cultural cinematography produced and directed by fellow Maltese.