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Film CommissionsMalta Film Commission
Tel: 21 80 91 35 Fax: 2780 9136
E-mail: info@mfc.com.mt
Website: www.mfc.com.mt
Film Commissioner: Luisa Bonello
Introduction
Malta's rich heritage, architectural legacy, and variety of locations contribute to a constantly developing film-servicing sector that is becoming increasingly known throughout the international audiovisual industry. The island's proximity to Europe is also a bonus and contributes to the cost effectiveness of shooting on location in Malta. The warmth and hospitality of the people, the support services, the fact that English is spoken by everyone and the ideal climate have all been factors in making Malta a popular film destination over the past 50 years. Permits/visas
No general permits are required for location shooting. Shooting in public areas requires consent from the relevant local council. Permits for use of Government property are obtained from the Estate Management Department of the Government Property Division. Filming activities in listed sites and protected environments require additional permits or approval from the Malta Environment & Planning Authority, Heritage Malta or other relevant authorities. The Malta Film Commission offers its services free of charge to foreign film and television productions. It reviews and administrates financial incentives to qualifying productions, and also serves to facilitate and assists film crews in every step of the pre-production and production process. Tax breaks/incentives
Financial incentives for shooting in Malta are in the form of a cash rebate of up to 22% given to qualifying productions on their eligible EU expenditure incurred in Malta. For more information please contact the Malta Film Commission. Recent productions
U-900 (Weidemann & Berg, Germany), Roman Mysteries 2 (The Little Entertainment Group, UK), Largo Winch (Pan-Europeenee/Wild Bunch, France), The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar III (M&M Productions, Denmark), The Sinking of the Gustloff (UFA, Germany), Eichmann (GP Films One, UK/Germany), Warriors - Napoleon (BBC, UK), Munich (Universal/Dreamworks), The Da Vinci Code (Sony Pictures), Adrift (Orange Pictures, Germany), Troy (Warner Bros), A Different Loyalty (Forum Films, Canada/Spice Films, UK). | General Information Location: Mediterranean
Local Time: From 30 Mar 08 to 26 Oct 08 GMT +2
From 26 Oct 08 to 29 Mar 09 GMT +1
From 29 Mar 09 to 25 Oct 09 GMT +2
Capital City: Valletta
Population: 407,810
Area: 316 square km, 122 square miles.
Language(s): Maltese & English
Dialling Code: 356
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
Directory Enquiries: 1182
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence required
Electricity: 240V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1200 Mon-Thur, 0800-1200 & 1430-1600 Fri, 0800-1130 Sat (hours may vary at certain banks)
Office: 0830-1300 & 1400-1730 Mon-Fri, 0830-1200 Sat
Shops: 0900-1300 & 1600-1900 Mon-Sat Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Feb 10 St. Pauls Shipwreck, Mar 19 St. Josephs Day, Mar 21 Good Friday, Mar 31 Freedom Day, May 1 Workers Day, Jun 7 Sette Giugno, Jun 29 St. Peter & St. Pauls Day, Aug 15 Assumption Day, Sep 8 Our Lady of Victories Day, Sep 21 Independence Day, Dec 8 Immaculate Conception, Dec 13 Republic Day, Dec 25 Christmas Day Business/Social Hints: All executives speak English, many also speak Italian, French and/or German. Smoking in restaurants and bars is prohibited unless a designated smoking room is provided. There are also restrictions on smoking on public transport and public areas. On social occasions be punctual. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years Tipping: When there is no service charge, tips are around 10%
| HealthReciprocal health: Participant of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC scheme) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment and emergency care.
Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Exempt infants under 9 months although may be subject to isolation or surveillance if coming from an infected area. Recommended immunisations: None, however check travellers have up to date tetanus & polio immunisations. Risks: | AirportsMalta International (MLA)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of a National Identity Card issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain & Switzerland
2) Holders of national passports expired within 5 years issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Portugal Spain & Switzerland
3) Holders of national passports expired within 1 year issued to nationals of Germany Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for duration of stay in Malta Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Malta
2) For stays up to 3 months by:
a) Citizens of United Kingdom
b) Citizens of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders only), Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City & Venezuela
c) Macao citizens holding "Regio Administrative Especial de Macao" passports Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours without leaving the airport transit lounge Notes: Nationals of Sudan en route to Libya through Malta require a transit visa to enter Malta, a valid residence permit for Libya & a re-entry visa Exit PermitsSpecial Notes | ClimateMediterranean climate with warm, dry and sunny summers. Winters are mild with cold weather quite rare. The main rainy season occurs in the autumn, however showers can occur at any time and are usually brief ClothingLightweights with warmer clothes and rainwear for winter months Charts for Valletta | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | | Min Temp (C) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 | | Humidity am (%) | 76 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 77 | | Humidity pm (%) | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | | Rainfall (mm) | 90 | 60 | 39 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 63 | 91 | 110 |
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RepresentativeUK Tourist Office
Malta Tourist Office
Unit C Parkhouse
14 Northfields
London
SW18 1DD
Tel: 020 8877 6990
Fax: 020 8874 9416
email: office.uk@visitmalta.com
website: www.visitmalta.com Embassy
High Commission of Malta
Malta House
36-38 Piccadilly
London, W1J 0LE
tel: +44 20 7292 4800
fax: +44 20 7734 1831/2
hours: 1000-1200 & 1400-1700 (Mon-Fri) |
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