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Film Production in Malta
June 24th, 2010 | 
Author: Malta is a beautiful island that is known for attracting big budget filmmakers. More than 50 filmmakers have used Malta as a backdrop for their films. Malta became a dream filmmakers in 1964, when the Mediterranean Film Studios and its open water reservoirs has become the commercial property. The water tanks had been owned by the Government and have been restricted. Water tanks are shallow and deep available in Malta to provide a unique situation for developers to use in their films.
With filmmakers, TV shows, commercials, and advertisers have also used water tanks in Malta during the filming. The area of Malta is both historic and picturesque. Malta has the high seas and a picturesque coastline. It is 58 miles south of Sicily and has a population of 385,000. It is the unique combination of architectural history and the sunny shores that create the “Hollywood of the Mediterranean” as some people now refer to Malta.
Film New multi-million to be filmed in Malta
A new film by several million budget is currently in Malta. The new film will be based on ancient Egypt and is expected to attract much attention. It is not surprising that the director chose Malta as the backdrop for this movie. This is not the low budget film is the first major of the Mediterranean and probably will not last. Production of the new film will begin in early 2008.
Why Malta is ideal for film
It is inexpensive to produce a film in Malta.
It takes less than half an hour to go to different places in Malta.
Direct flights available from most European countries, making travel to and from the game easier.
Malta is a culture based on 6,000 years of civilization.
Water tanks are shallow and deep allow filmmakers to create scenes of water in a controlled manner.
Malta is often used in the film because of the historical nature that the island is able to add at the creation.
The nature of Malta is also suitable to the needs of some flashback scenes.
Malta’s climate is ideal because it is hot and sunny all year.
Since the whole film does not need to be filmed in Malta, many filmmakers have chosen to use Malta to parts of the movie in a movie.
Popeye Village in Malta Stands Still
The film industry has made a great impact on Malta and its residents. The Maltese people are now dependent on tourism to some extent and they are known for their connection with the blockbusters. A popular attraction is Popeye Village in Malta. Popeye Village is all expansive left intact filming, Popeye began in 1980. Today, all attracts families with rides, shows, tours and museums. Popeye Village is a tourist attraction that reminds us of the impact of the film industry in Malta.
Other films made in Malta include:
Midnight Express (1978)
Cutthroat Island (1995)
Gladiator (2000)
Troy (2004)
Munich (2006)
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
A Different Loyalty (2004)
Alexander (2004)
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
Pinocchio (2002)
Swept Away (2002)
U-571 (2000)
White Squall (1996)
Popeye (1980)
Orca: The Killer Whale (1976)
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