New Screen Support Scheme in Malta Gives Out 1 m EUR
VALLETTA: The Arts Council Malta has allotted 1 m EUR to 23 film projects through the Screen Support Scheme. The fund is divided into five strands: Screenwriting, Development, Short Film…
Owen Bonnici Assumes Responsibility for Film Industry in Malta
VALLETTA: Minister for National Heritage, Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici will assume responsibility for the film industry and the Malta Film Commission.
GRANTS: Arts Council Malta Announces Production Grants in New Screen Support Scheme
VALLETTA: The Arts Council Malta has distributed 662,914 EUR for the production of two long films and eight short films within the new Screen Support Scheme.
Mutiny Starring Jason Statham Wraps Filming in Malta
VALLETTA: Action thriller Mutiny directed by Jean-François Richet and starring Jason Statham has wrapped shooting in Malta after several weeks. The UK production is taking advantage of the 40% cash…
Malta’s NAO Confirms Success of Incentive Scheme
VALLETTA: The financial incentive scheme, including the 40% cash rebate implemented by the Malta Film Commission proved to be successful, says a report issued by the National Audit Office (NAO)…
FNE Oscar Watch 2025: Malta Selects Castillo as Oscar Bid
VALLETTA: Abigail Mallia’s feature film Castillo has been selected as Malta’s candidate for the 97th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature Film category.
GO to Invest 5 m EUR in Maltese Original Content
VALLETTA: The leading Maltese telecommunication company GO will invest 5 m EUR in original content for the TV channel TOKIS over the coming years.
Mel Gibson Scouting in Malta
VALLETTA: Mel Gibson has visited Malta following an invitation of the Malta Film Commission and met with Prime Minister Robert Abela and film commissioner Johann Grech.
UK Production The Magic Faraway Tree to Shoot in Malta
VALLETTA: The British family adventure film The Magic Faraway Tree directed by Ben Gregor and starring Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Michael Palin and Rebecca Fergusson will shoot in Malta in…
Malta Arts Council Launches 1m EUR Screen Support Scheme
VALLETTA: Malta Arts Council has launched the first edition of the Screen Support Scheme, through which public funds amounting to 1 m EUR will be allotted for the production and…
FNE at Mediterrane Film Festival 2024: Turkish Film Life Scoops Top Prize
VALLETTA: Turkish film Life / Hayat by Zeki Demirkubuz, which screened in the main competition at the second annual Mediterrane Film Festival, won the Golden Bee for Best Feature Film.…
FNE at Mediterrane Film Festival 2024: Showcasing Malta’s Film Industry
VALLETTA: The second edition of the Mediterrane Film Festival (22 - 30 June 2024) continued to build and expand on the themes of last year’s successful launch edition with a…
FNE at Mediterrane FF 2024: Mediterrane Film Festival Announces Full Programme
VALLETTA: The Mediterrane Film Festival has announced the full programme for its second edition taking place in Valletta from 22 to 30 June 2024. The festival is organised by the …
FNE at Cannes 2024: Mediterrane Film Festival Launch Party
CANNES: The Malta Film Commission hosted a Cannes launch party for the second edition of the Mediterrane Film Festival, which will be held from 22 to 30 June. The festival…
FESTIVALS: The 2nd Mediterrane Film Festival Announces First Titles
VALLETTA: Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival has announced the first titles from its Main Competition, as well as from the Out of Competition and Mare Nostrum sections. The festival is organised…
New Jurassic World Film to Be Shot in Malta
VALLETTA: A new film from the Jurassic World franchise, starring Scarlett Johansson, is expected to be shot at the Malta Film Studios from July to September 2024.
FNE at Mediterrane Film Festival 2024: Artistic Director Teresa Cavina
VALLETTA: FNE spoke to Teresa Cavina, artistic director of the Mediterrane Film Festival about the general goals and activities of the festival, whose second edition will be held 22 –…
Malta Producers’ Association Launches Professional Programme Future Visions
VALLETTA: A one-week professional development programme Future Visions, organised by the Malta Producers’ Association (MPA), will be held in Valletta 23 – 27 April 2024.
British TV Production Madame Blanc S3 Shoots in Malta
VALLETTA: The seven episodes of the third season of the British TV production Madame Blanc are shooting in Malta with a budget of 5 m EUR.
PRODUCTION: Danielle Proskar to Start Shooting Austrian/Maltese Doc Pirates and Slaves of the Mediterranean
VALLETTA: Austrian director/writer Danielle Proskar will start shooting his TV documentary Pirates and Slaves of the Mediterranean in September 2023. This Austrian/Maltese coproduction is supported by the Malta Film Commission…
