Film IndustryMalta’s unique geographical location, beautiful and reliable weather, unique scenery with historical backdrops and a guaranteed supply of extras, make it an ideal location for a variety of film productions. The disposition of the local authorities to make available as much as possible the local scenario for the film industry together with an on going investment in the existing film facilities, have attracted film producers of international repute to Malta. Indeed, in the recent past, films which were great blockbusters with Oscar nominations and awards to their credit such as Troy, Gladiator, Alexander, Munich, U-571, Clash of The Titans and the Da Vinci Code to mention a few, apart from a good number of commercials for top branded products, have been shot in Malta for the said reasons.
However, in addition to the above, film producers have also been attracted to Malta because of the many incentives provided by the local authorities for the film industry including favorable tax treatment.
Tanti-Dougall & Associates, Advocates can on request provide detailed information on the existing incentives for the film industry on the local scenario together with our comprehensive services thereon which include advice on applicable contracts and on all necessary permits required for the venture, from temporary import licenses, custom clearance and ATA Carnet for importation of film production equipment to clearance from the Maltese Health Authorities, C.I.T.E.S. and veterinary services in case of animal importation for the film production; from employment of extras including minors, social security contributions for local and foreign employees, visas and work permits, employment costs, film set construction to tax incentives applications including for tax refunds were applicable.
Tanti-Dougall & Associates, Advocates can also provide 'back office services' before and during the production stages, including on site accountants.
The following is a list of films shot in Malta, a number of which have won multiple Academy and Golden Globe awards :
2010 The Devil's Double
2009 Il-Messija (The Messiah)
2007 Qerq
2006 The Da Vinci Code
2006 Open Water 2 (a.k.a. "Adrift")
2005 Angli: The Movie
2005 A Different Loyalty
2005 Munich
2004 Alexander
2004 Troy
2003 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
2002 Astérix & Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre
2002 The Count of Monte Cristo
2002 Pinocchio
2002 Swept Away
2001 The Emperor's New Clothes
2001 Revelation
2000 Gladiator
2000 U-571
1999 Jesus
1996 Mera Tal-Passat
1996 White Squall
1995 Cutthroat Island
1992 Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
1990 Operation White Dove
1989 Leviathan
1988 Black Eagle
1986 The Fifth Missile
1986 Pirates
1985 Final Justice
1983 Never Say Never Again
1983 Trenchcoat
1981 Clash of the Titans
1981 Inseminoid
1980 Popeye
1980 Raise the Titanic
1978 Midnight Express
1978 Sweeney 2
1978 Warlords of Atlantis
1977 Orca
1977 Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me
1976 Shout at the Devil
1973 The Mackintosh Man
1972 Pulp
1971 Gaġġa
1971 Murphy's War
1969 Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969 David Copperfield
1967 Casino Royale
1965 The Bedford Incident
1956 The Battle of the River Plate
1953 Malta Story