Maltese creative powerhouse Sharon Sibyl Gatt is making waves internationally and this time, she’s bringing Malta along for the ride.The writer, director and producer has just been nominated for the Positive Role Model Award for Disability at the National Diversity Awards 2026, set to take place in Liverpool.The prestigious awards celebrate individuals driving real change in society and Sharon’s nomination shines a spotlight on her powerful advocacy for neurodivergent and disabled voices in film.And that’s not all…Her latest short film Decode Me is continuing an impressive international streak. The British/Maltese-led production has racked up 11 official selections across the US, UK and Europe – along with four nominations and a win, including the Woman Filmmaker Award at the Utah International Film Festival.Backed by Arts Council Malta and Aki Studio London, the film is a testament to the growing global impact of Maltese storytelling.Written, directed and co-produced by Sharon herself, Decode Me dives deep into identity, masking and self-acceptance. Inspired by her lived experience as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman, the psychological drama follows an autistic programmer navigating the complexities of who she really is – bringing an authentic and often underrepresented perspective to the screen.And she’s not slowing down anytime soon.Sharon is currently developing her debut feature film, Onorina, a Maltese/British/French collaboration alongside BAFTA-qualified filmmaker Yorgo Glynatsis – further strengthening Malta’s presence on the international film scene.This nomination marks a huge moment not just for Sharon, but for Malta’s growing reputation in meaningful, socially impactful filmmaking.Public voting is now open and this is where we come in.Let’s show our support and help bring this one home.Tag someone who needs to know •