Simshar Distributed in France

VALLETTA: Rebecca Cremona's debut feature Simshar has become the first Maltese film to be distributed in France after its domestic release in 2014. VisioSfeir is the French distributor.
04-10-2016

PRODUCTION: Episodes from Sense8 and Warrior Women Film in Malta

VALLETTA: Malta has played host to two series in recent weeks, with the Wachowski’s high-profile Sense8 and the Smithsonian Channel-backed Warrior Women, serviced by Parker Film & TV Productions, both…
28-09-2016

New Drama by Working Title Set to Shoot in Malta

VALLETTA: Working Title drama about the 1976 Entebbe hijacking of an Air France plane is set to shoot in Malta and the UK. Daniel Brühl, Vincent Cassel and Rosamund Pike…
09-09-2016

BOX OFFICE: Maltese Films Net 2.9% Sales of Local Admissions

VALLETTA: Figures released by the National Statistics Office for 2015 ticket sales show a downward trend for local cinema by 1.3 percentage points in comparison to the previous year. US…
01-09-2016

PRODUCTION: Netflix in Talks to Shoot in Malta

VALLETTA: The film commissioner for Malta, Engelbert Grech, has announced that Netflix is in talks with the Commission to film parts of a series in Malta. Although Grech revealed no…
29-08-2016

Malta Film Commission Launches a Special Edition of Malta Film Fund

VALLETTA: Malta Film Commission has announced a special edition of the Malta Film Fund, with the aim of increasing output in time for Malta’s presidency of the European Union in…
22-08-2016

FESTIVALS: The 4th Triq Cinemoon Festival Ready to Kick Off

VALLETTA: The 4th edition of Triq Cinemoon Festival, an unusual open air festival with the selection based on the audience’s vote, will kick off on 11 August 2016.
10-08-2016

PRODUCTION: Javor Gardev Shooting Icaria in Malta

VALLETTA: Acclaimed Bulgarian director Javor Gardev wrapped shooting on his new feature film Icaria in Malta. The film is a Russian production.
04-08-2016

RAI Television Series Shot in Malta

VALLETTA: Italian TV series Chiedilo al Mare produced for RAI and starring the popular actor Beppe Fiorello has been shot in Malta recently. The premiere is set for February 2017.
02-08-2016

Malta Arts Council Gives Grants to Film Festivals

VALLETTA: Malta Arts Council will allot more than 1 m EUR over the next three years to eleven artistic organisations and festivals including Kinemastic, Malta Short Film Festival and Valletta…
14-07-2016

Malta Seeks Investment in Film Studios

VALLETTA: Speaking at a public event, the Malta Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis said that the government will be seeking investors for the Malta Film Studios.
24-06-2016

FNE at Valletta Film Festival 2016: Prize Winners and Small Nations Conference

VALLETTA: The second edition of the Valletta Film Festival (VFF), held from 3 to 11 June in the Maltese capitol, wrapped with The Yard (Sweden) directed by Mans Mansson taking…
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FNE at Valletta IFF 2016: Conference Cinema of Small Nations Kicks Off

MALTA: A conference entitled The Cinema of Small Nations is being organised by the Film Grain Foundation in conjunction with the Malta Film Commission and will be held in Valletta,…
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FNE at Valletta Film Festival 2016: Second Edition Kicks Off in Malta Capitol

VALLETTA: The second edition of the Valletta Film Festival (VFF), organised by the Film Grain has already kicked off in the Maltese capitol with a programme of 42 international films…
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International Productions Bring Economic Impact to Malta

VALLETTA: The latest international production to film in Malta, a high end international TV series about important historical wrecks, had an 8 m EUR spend in Malta.
07-06-2016

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.
09-05-2016

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.
15-02-2016

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.
08-02-2016

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.
01-02-2016

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.
26-01-2016