With an experienced background of 90 years, the malta film commission has supported largescale productions such as by the sea 2014. Mediterranean film studios, kalkara, malta studio 12 of 12 found this interesting interesting. Kalkara is located in the eastern part of malta and it looks over the grand harbour. Mediterranean film studios and the history of the malta film. An expression of interest in the kalkara studios elicited five bids, the malta film commission said this morning. Since its inception in 1963, the mfs has hosted dozens of feature films, tv dramas. The model maker who worked for hollywood times of malta. Filming location matching mediterranean film studios, kalkara, malta sorted by popularity ascending. Brief history of filming malta film facilities visit malta. Malta film studios malta film studios, st rocco str, il kalkara, kkr 9062, malta. At rinella, on malta s eastern coast, they built malta film facilities. At rinella, on maltas eastern coast, they built malta film facilities.
Released title specific locations used 2019 made in malta. It is no surprise that malta is often referred to as the, mediterranean s mini hollywood. Mediterranean film studios, kalkara, malta studio palazzo parisio, naxxar, malta opening scene. Kalkara forms part of the inner harbour area and occupies the area around kalkara creek. With an experienced background of 90 years, the malta film commission has supported largescale. The mediterranean island nation of malta has long been attracting international film and tv productions mainly for tales with either a strong marine. Filming locations 7 filming dates 1 filming locations. Malta thailand paddock tank, pinewood studios, iver heath, buckinghamshire, england, uk studio models fort ricasoli, kalkara, malta entrance to port royal mediterranean film studios, kalkara, malta studio palazzo parisio, naxxar, malta opening scene. Filming locations in malta natural landmarks, studios. Movies in malta include a diverse selection of local props. On set of the obscure life of the grand duke of corsica a coproduction between the uk and malta. Harlin required actors to do their own stunts whenever possible. The count of monte cristo 2002 a young man, falsely imprisoned by his jealous friend. Malta film studios mfs boasts of one indoor tank and two.
Filming out to sea from the mediterranean film studios, kalkara the ports and yachting directorate, transport malta notifies all mariners, that filming activities will take place from the mediterranean film studios and out to sea on the 29 august 2014 between 1800 hours and 0600 hours of the 30august 2014. Located on the east coast of malta, at rinella, the tanks at mediterranean film studios formerly called malta film facilities have also been used for other tv productions and feature films. International producers have been coming to malta for more than 50 years, and. The company focuses on the creation of highend commercial films, innovative branded content and effective multimedia campaigns, by combining creativity with strategic brand storytelling. About the creation and function of the worlds most popular film sfx tanks. A leading production company based in malta and milan with an international creative network of established and emerging talent. Company description mediterranean film studios limited mediterranean film studios limited is registered in malta with the company reg no c 121. Filming location matching mediterranean film studios, kalkara, malta sorted by popularity ascending 1. Malta film water tanks mediterranean film studios the. It is no surprise that malta is often referred to as the, mediterraneans mini hollywood. Malta looks to change the game with 40% tax rebate and new. Celebrating 54 years of operation, the malta film studios is one of the largest production facilities in the world. Takali or taqali airfield during the malta siege 1942.
The malta film commission is a government entity responsible for assisting the production of films and projects in malta, which consists of an advisory board pertaining to the promotion, development and support of the audiovisual and film servicing industry. The 55footlong model was built for the 1980 film raise the titanic, shot at the mediterranean film studios in kalkara, where it still lies. Jan 21, 2017 model from the 1980 movie raise the titanic. Ilkalkara is a village in the south eastern region of malta, with a population of 3,014 as of march 2014. Maltas mediterranean film studios mfs is home to water tanks used in numerous movies, film productions and advertisements. Fort ricasoli, kalkara, malta morocco cabo san lucas, baja california sur, mexico gozo island, malta. Kalkara lies just beyond the more popular three cities. Rocco street, ilkalkara kkr 9062 this wont be the last time youll read the words fort ricasoli on this list. The alcoholic actor, whilst on location for the film, fell off the wagon spectacularly in a local pub. A public tender was issued in the fall of 2015 in accordance with eu regulations. Fastforward a whole half a century, and the mediterranean film studios in kalkara are now more than ever instrumental in the churning out of big blockbusters. Ideal for producers and directors who have never worked in the tanks.
Historians believe that the kalkara area was inhabited by the first people who came to malta from sicily as the inlets provided shelter from the heavy storms of the mediterranean. The remains of the giant model can be viewed by appointment at the mediterranean film studios by visitors to malta. A walk along the seafront promenade, ending with a meal at the kalkara regatta club. Here are just a few of the places that you can visit to find out why the camera loves them including natural landmarks, architectural treasures and malta s very own film studios. Malta is worldrenowned for its water sfx facility situated in the southeastern side of the island. Mediterranean film studios wikipedia, wolna encyklopedia. 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 waterset scenes have been using mediterranean film studios the rinella sites name since 1978 ever since. The town gets its name from the calce, lime in italian, since there was a lime kiln present there during the roman times. Numerous locations on malta, gozo and comino have appeared in film and tv productions throughout the years. In keeping with kalkara s maritime tradition, in 2010 the government announced the setting up of a temporary marina in kalkara creek in order to provide more berthing spots for the everincreasing demand from this sector. Malta film studios mfs boasts of one indoor tank and two large exterior water tanks situated along the coast and therefore enjoying a natural horizon.
Apr 14, 2008 courtesy of malta s leading production service company. This feature film is one of the four productions currently being shot in malta. They include water scenes in u571, cutthroat island and pinocchio. The storm now seems to have sealed her fate as an actress. Courtesy of maltas leading production service company. The exchange buildings, republic street valletta vlt 1117. The tank remains in regular film use in kalkara, but the titanic is largely abandoned, having briefly impersonated her sister ship, britannic, in a made for tv movie. Filming location matching mediterranean film studios. Here are just a few of the places that you can visit to find out why the camera loves them including natural landmarks, architectural treasures and. Mediterranean film studios and the history of the malta. The malta chamber of commerce, enterprise and industry. Troy 2004 an adaptation of homers great epic, the film follows the assault on troy by. The mediterranean island nation of malta has long been attracting international film and tv productions mainly for tales with either a strong marine or biblical element, and often for limited porti. Reports, financial statements, shareholder details, financial data and original documents of mediterranean film studios ltd, in fort st.
Gladiators infamous shoot in malta will be forever paired with it being the place where oliver reed died. The name is derived from the latin word for lime calce, and it is believed that there was a lime kiln present there since. Since its inception in 1963, the mfs has hosted dozens of feature films, tv dramas, miniseries, commercials and music videos with almost all of them featuring action set on the water. Fort rinella and its 100ton canon is also within kalkara visit the wirt artna website for more on this. The film was shot on location in malta and thailand. Malta film commission, malta film studios, st rocco str.
Mediterranean film studios, kalkara, malta powerscourt, county wicklow, ireland. Indoor scenes were shot at mediterranean film studios in kalkara, malta, and models were shot at the paddock tank at pinewood studios, in iver heath, england. The top 25 films shot in malta according to ratings lovin malta. While the mfs stage and water tank facilities are truly among the best in the world, the bulk of filming for this criticallyclaimed piracy drama based on a true story actually took. The maltese islands have served as a film location for over 150 feature films and numerous other productions. 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 name is derived from the latin word for lime calce, and it is believed that there was a lime kiln present there since roman times. Having serviced over 200 feature films, television. The facility now renamed malta film studios is currently being managed by the government as an interim measure until permanent investment plans fall into place. As of may 2017 the studio is still being run by government. Kalkara has two bays facing into grand harbour called rinella bay and kalkara creek and two peninsulas called bighi and ricasoli. Malta film commission, malta film studios, st rocco str, il. Worldrenowned pinewood studios is among the five bidders willing to invest in the maltas mediterranean film studios.