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MALTA CINEMA… (In the Entertainment
industry. History of Malta Cinema)
Bruce
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Malta Cinema
International producers have been coming to Malta, Gozo
and Comino for more than 50 years, and the historical origins of the islands'
popularity as a film and TV location lie in one word: water.
In 1963, Jim Hole, a British special effects specialist,
and Paul Avellino, a young Maltese construction manager, devised a plan to help
directors to film safely on water. At Rinella, on Malta's eastern coast, they
built Malta Film Facilities: a shallow-water tank, 300 feet wide and immune
from the vagaries of tides and stormy weather. The tank blends seamlessly with
a clear horizon, so directors can give audiences the illusion of action taking
place miles out to sea, with no need for special effects.
The tank was first used for the Cold War naval drama The
Bedford Incident in 1964, and movies, TV dramas, commercials and music videos
with water-set scenes have been using Mediterranean Film Studios (the Rinella
site's name since 1978) ever since.
But producers who were first drawn to Malta for the tanks
swiftly noticed its other assets, notably its superb climate and its proximity
to the major European cities where many film companies and film studios are
based. Above all, they noted how the cliffs, coastal inlets and varied
architecture of the islands offer unspoiled locations that are perfect for
historical epics like Gladiator and Troy or period dramas such as Cutthroat
Island and The Count of Monte Cristo. In response to the upsurge in interest
from international producers, the Malta Film Commission was established in 1999
to encourage and promote greater use of the islands as a film and TV location
and to assist visiting productions before, during and after filming.
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Why Film In Malta?
With such a wide selection of locations available around
the globe, why should a production come to Malta?
There are many ways to answer the question 'Why Malta?'.
The principal reasons why so many producers and directors have chosen the
island include the following...
Short Distances
Up to a maximum of five scenes can be shot in one day.
Mild Climate
Sun shining for an average of 8½hrs per day. 12 shooting
hours of daylight in summer, and 10 in winter.
Multi-lingual local community, English spoken by all,
Italian understood and spoken by many.
Accessible Coast and a variety of rocky and sandy beaches.
Excellent Opportunities for location shooting.
World-Class Water Tanks located at Rinella Studios.
The Oldest Known History in the World.
With authentic locations dating back 6000 years.
Excellent Hotel Accommodation and genuine hospitality.
Experienced Technical Crew who already worked on big
budget films.
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR FILMING
IN MALTA
The Malta Tourism Authority is offering financial
assistance for film and television productions that choose to film in Malta
depicting ‘Malta' directly.
Depending on the Authority's evaluation of a production's
suitability to the marketing of the Maltese Islands, certain expenditure of the
production costs will be covered directly by the Authority to facilitate the
filming activities during principal photography.
The MTA will consider partially sponsoring the following
elements of the production which also includes the initial scouting and
technical recces.
Flights to and from Malta where there are direct routes
served by Air Malta. Transportation of cargo where there are direct routes
served by Air Malta. Locations fees in public areas that are administered by
the Central Government or local councils. Hotel accommodation for cast and crew.
Transport costs of production vehicles. Assistance may either be given in terms
of directly supporting the above items of expenditure or in the form of a lump
sum grant established on the basis of estimated costings
Although each production is treated on a case by case
basis, the film production company will be required to comply with the
following artistic merits in order to qualify for consideration for financial
assistance.
Malta to be featured prominently in the script and locations
featured to be authentic. In a TV series, episodes should depict or mention
Malta with a minimum of 50% in each episode to be shot locally. A number of
promotional slots are to be featured in TV films/episodes before the scheduled screening.
The Authority will give priority to productions that will broadcast a
documentary on the ‘The Making of' the film/episode. A copy is to be forwarded
to the authority. The production company is to engage the services of a local
production manager and priority should be given to hiring local cast and crew.
The MTA are authorized to use the footage for marketing purposes only after the
film/TV episode have been released to the general public. Proposals will be
reviewed on a case by case basis and only those considered beneficial to MTA's
marketing plan for the country concerned will be selected for assistance
The Malta Film Commission offers specific financial
incentives to audiovisual productions shooting on location in Malta. The
incentives are in the form of a cash rebate of up to 25% with an additional of
2% if Malta is culturally featured as Malta) on costs incurred on EU crew and
services during filming in Malta.
Cash rebates are subject to State Aid Approval.
There has never been a better time to film in Malta.
Sources,
References & Credits: Google, Wikipedia, Wikihow, Pinterest, IMDB, Linked
In, Indie Wire, Film Making Stuff, Hiive, Film Daily, New York Film Academy, The
Balance, The Numbers, Film Maker, TV Guide Magazine, Media Match, Quora, Creative
Skill Set, Investopedia, Variety, No Film School, Daily Variety, The Film
Agency, Best Sample Resume, How Stuff Works, Career Trend, Producer's Code of
Credits, Producers Guild of America, Film Connection, Vassallo History, Trip
Advisor, Visit Malta,
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