JOINT STATEMENT BY MEIA & MPA AS ADMINISTRATORS FOR THE MALTA ACADEMY (OSCARS) SELECTION COMMITTEE
As the Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) and the Malta Producers’ Association (MPA), we jointly serve as the official administrators for the committee which selects Malta’s submissions to the Academy Awards (Oscars). In light of recent questions and concerns, we believe it is important to provide clarity on the process and our responsibilities. […]
Mediterrane Film Festival Is ‘Ignoring Grassroots Realities in Maltese Filmmaking’
Following the conclusion of the Mediterrane Film Festival, two associations representing entertainers and film producers have warned that the festival overlooks grassroots realities for people working in the industry. “The Mediterrane Film Festival wrapped up last Sunday with a lavish gala, during which Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech proclaimed that ‘the growth of filmmaking in […]
‘€8 million for two film festivals but nothing for local producers’: lobbyists
Producers call for a film policy, investment in local productions UPDATED 8PM WITH MFC REACTION Taxpayers spent almost €8 million on two film festivals, while local producers have been unable to access any government funding, two industry lobbies said on Wednesday. In a joint statement, the Malta Producers’ Association (MPA) and Malta Entertainment Industry and […]