Malta Film Commission
| Kummissjoni tal-Films | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1999 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Malta |
| Headquarters | Kalkara |
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| Website | https://maltafilmcommission.com |
The Malta Film Commission (Maltese: Il-Kummisjoni tal-Films) is a quasi-governmental, non-profit, public organization based in Malta. Their primary purpose is to attract film productions to come to Malta for the benefit of the maltese economy.[1] Its offices are located at the Malta Film Studios in Kalkara. The first proposal for a film commission was lobbied by Malcolm Scerri-Ferrante in 1997. The commission was then created as a film liaison office in 1999.[2] Over the 22 years it has been operating, numerous financing incentives have been presented in 2005, 2008 and in 2014.[3] The current film commissioner is Johann Grech.[4][5] The implementation of new strategy has led to a large growth in the industry, with over 50 productions filmed in Malta resulting in more than €200 million being injected into Malta's economy via these incentives.[6] The Film Commission also provides support for smaller film services within the country.[7][8] Recently, the commission have organized the first edition of the Malta Film Awards. They were held on 29 January 2022.[9][10][11]
References
- ^ "About Us | Malta Film Commission". maltafilmcommission.com. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Malta Film Commission". The Producer's Creative Partnership (PCP) - Malta's premier production service company. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Malta Film Commission - European Film Agencies". europeanfilmagencies.eu. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Malta Film Commission Index". Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Johann Grech | WhosWho.mt". whoswho.mt. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Malta Film Commission - European Film Agencies". europeanfilmagencies.eu. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "HOME". maltafilmfoundation. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Mizzi, Alessia (2017). "The Malta Film Commission's marketing strategies in promoting Malta as a filming location".
- ^ Staff, F. N. E. "Submissions Open for First Edition of Malta Film Awards - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Staff Reporter (29 September 2021). "Malta Film Awards – 'a celebration of Malta'". Newsbook. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (29 September 2021). "Malta Film Commission launches the Malta Film Awards". Screen. Retrieved 23 October 2021.