Malta Introduces Tax Reduction Scheme
VALLETTA: Malta will offer 150% tax deductions to companies that invest in local film production and training initiatives offered by the Malta Film Commission.
Tom Cruise Scouts Mummy Locations in Malta
VALLETTA: Malta media reports that Tom Cruise spent the 12-14 February 2016 week-end in Malta scouting locations for his 2017 film The Mummy.
Shortlist for Malta Film Studios Redevelopment Announced
VALLETTA: The Malta Film Commission has unveiled the five companies selected to compete for redevelopment of the Malta Film Studios.
Malta Determined to Boost Film Industry
VALLETTA: The minister of Tourism, Edward Zammit Lewis, expressed his firm commitment to work towards creating a sustainable film industry, while transforming Malta and Gozo into unique film destinations.
Five International Companies Interested in Investing in Maltese Film Industry
VALLETTA: Five international companies and consortia have expressed their willing to invest in the Maltese film industry.
The Mummy Remake to Be Shot in Malta
VALLETTA: A remake of the adventure horror The Mummy is set to be shot in Malta allegedly starring Tom Cruise.
Deadline for Malta Co-Production Fund Approaches
VALLETTA: The call for applications for the Malta Co- Production Fund 2015-2016 closes on 5 February 2016. The allocated budget is 1 m EUR.
Malta Launches National Film Policy
VALLETTA: The National Film Policy launched on 16 January 2016 sets local targets until 2020 aiming to maximize the potential of both Malta’s film servicing industry as well as the…
Malta Offers Script Development Programme
VALLETTA: The Malta Film Commission is joining the Valletta 2018 Foundation to support the Storyworks script development programme taking place 13-19 March 2016.
Malta Films Take Four Percent Market Share
VALLETTA: Domestic films accounted for 4.2 percent of admissions in 2014, which totaled 653,000.
Malta Call for Coproduction Grants
VALLETTAŁ The Malta Film Commission has announced a call for applications for the Malta Co-Production Fund 2015-2016.
Gravitas Ventures Picks Up Simshar
VALLETTA: Rebecca Cremona's debut feature Simshar, Malta's first ever submission to the Oscars, has been picked up by the American sales agent Gravitas Ventures. The film will be realeased on…
Potential Partner Emerges for Malta Film Studios
VALLETTA: The Malta Minister of Tourism has said that an “expression of interest” in operating the Malta film studios will be published on Thursday, 15 October 2015.
Christian Bale to Shoot in Malta
VALLETTA: According to the Maltese media, Christian Bale will shoot in Malta in the coming months.
Malta Gets Its First National Film Policy
VALLETTA: The Government of Malta through the Ministry for Tourism has launched the process of developing the country’s first National Film Policy.
PRODUCTION: Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard Shoot Assassin’s Creed in Malta
VALLETTA: Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard are reuniting for the shooting of Justin Kurzel’s new project, Assassin’s Creed, which has just started filming in Malta and is benefitting from the…
Foreign Productions Flock to Malta
VALLETTA: An American blockbuster starring Dustin Hoffman could be shot in Malta later this year. Malta Film Commission has neither confirmed nor denied the information, but announces instead the shooting…
Popular Italian TV Series to Be Shot in Malta
VALLETTA: Task Force 45 - Friendly Fire, a popular Italian TV series starring Raoul Bova, will be filmed in various locations in Malta starting this week. Ino Bonello of White…
Dhallywood’s Bobby to Star in Malta Film
VALLETTA: Dhallywood actress Bobby is set to star in a film tentatively titled Malta which will begin filming in Malta on 15 October 2015.
Malta Celebrates 90 Years of Film
VALLETTA: To commemorate Malta’s achievements in the film industry over 90 years, the Malta Film Commission will organise a concert on 25 and 26 September 2015. Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will…
