Malta Film Commission Launches 2m EUR Scholarship Fund
VALLETTA: The Malta Film Commission has announced the launch of a 2m EUR scholarship fund to develop and upgrade professional skills within the film industry. The Opportunity For All Scholarship…
Truth Beauty and FNE With Anna Franklin
Another inspiring speech by Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech at an event in the ancient medieval city of Mdina during the Mediterrane Film Festival. Malta is a small country with…
Malta Film Commission Announces Industry Programme for 4th Mediterrane Film Festival 2026
VALLETTA: The industry programme of the 4th Mediterrane Film Festival (21 – 28 June 2026) brings together international cinema’s most experienced and candid practitioners including directors, producers, writers, financiers, and…
Maltese Ciao Ciao on Amazon Prime Video
VALLETTA: Keith Albert Tedesco’s Maltese production Ciao Ciao has been launched on Amazon Prime Video for international streaming across the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
Mediterrane Film Festival 2026 Announces Official Selection
VALLETTA: The Mediterrane Film Festival has announced the Official Selection for its 4th edition, set to take place in Malta’s capital city from 21 to 28 June 2026.
Malta Releases Cinema Statistics for 2025
VALLETTA: New data detailing Malta’s theatrical performance in 2025 reveals a stable exhibition market, with total box office earnings surpassing the 4.2 m EUR mark.
Mediterrane Film Festival 2026 Announces Dates and New Features
VALLETTA: The Malta Film Commission proudly announces the return of the Mediterrane Film Festival for its fourth edition, taking place between 21 and 28 June 2026 across Valletta and a…
British TV Series The Assassin – Season 2 Is Currently Shooting in Malta
VALLETTA: The second season of the British television series The Assassin is currently filming in Malta using the 40% local cash rebate. With a Malta-based budget of 17.1 m EUR,…
Maltese Film Industry Contribution to Local Economy Exceeds 1.2 b EUR
VALLETTA: An economic report published by the Malta Film Commission shows that the total contribution of the film industry from 2018 to 2025 was 1.208 m EUR, six times higher…
OBITUARY: Elio Lombardi
VALLETTA: Renowned Maltese author and film director Elio Lombardi has died at the age of 92. He directed over 100 films.
BOX OFFICE: Increased Admissions for Domestic Films in Malta in 2025
VALLETTA: Malta and Gozo registered a total of 10,882 admissions for domestic films, mostly short films, compared to 8,279 admissions in 2024 and 4,884 admissions in 2023.
PRODUCTION: Maltese Animated Series Best of Friends with Fonzu the Rabbit in Full Swing
VALLETTA: Maltese media company Attardville Productions and animation specialists Toontuloon Animation Studio are currently in final production with their 2D animated series Best of Friends with Fonzu the Rabbit /…
Guy Ritchie Shoots Viva La Madness in Malta
VALLETTA: Viva La Madness, a new gangster film by Guy Ritchie, is currently shooting in Malta. It stars Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones, Ben Foster, Jonny Lee Miller, and Camilla Mendes.
Alex Camilleri’s Żejtune Sold to 14 Territories
VALLETTA: The new Maltese film Żejtune by Alex Camilleri has been sold by Films Boutique to 14 countries following its international premiere and the screenings in Berlinale’s European Film Market
British Production The Travel Writer Shoots in Malta
VALLETTA: The shoot of the British feature film The Travel Writer directed by Academy Award nominee Heidi Ewing is underway in Malta. The island is standing in for Sicily in…
Winner of Med Screen Arts Screenwriting Competition Announced
VALLETTA: American writer Mary Craven won the Med Screen Arts Screenwriting Competition at the Malta-based Mediterranean Screen Arts Academy launched by Roland Joffé.
Alex Camilleri's Maltese/German Zejtune Prepares for Berlinale EFM Screenings
VALLETTA: Alex Camilleri's Zejtune will screen on 12 and 14 February 2026 at the Berlin International Film Festival, as part of the European Film Market. Its international sales are handled…
Malta Joins Eurimages
STRASBOURG: On 22 January 2026, Malta has become the 40th member country of the Council of Europe’s Eurimages fund.
Malta Film Commission Highlights Eight Years of Success
VALLETTA: Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech has started the year by summing up the successes of the Maltese film industry over the past eight years since he became film commissioner…
Maltese Film Island of Oblivion Continues Its Successful Theatrical Run
VALLETTA: Jamie Vella’s new film Island of Oblivion had its world premiere in competition at the 17th Prishtina International Film Festival, continuing its cycle of film screenings.
