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Spielberg's Munich
used Malta to portray seven Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. The
island's different facets of its locations and its political
stability are what attracted Dreamworks and Universal to Malta.
Eric Bana and Geoffrey Rush in Steven
Spielberg's Munich, partly shot in Malta (2005)
Richard Lalonde was the producer of 'A Different
Loyalty' which starred Sharon Stone and Rupert Everett.
(full interview).
"We went all over
the place (in the world) to try and find the best location"
says producer Lalonde
"but it was really here
that we found what we were searching for... a mix of the
old and the new, something with some kind of a deep oriental
feeling to it, and we got all of that here."
"We came to Malta because we
were trying to replicate Lebanon"
continues
Lalonde.
"Its history and cultural mix makes
it such an incredible place... It's a great country"
The PCP has a
large film location
database for those who wish to film in
Malta. It is the most extensive
on the island.
Should pictures of your location not already
exist in the database,
a quick scout can usually be organized within 24 hours.
The advantage to filming in Malta is that
no location is usually further than a 20 minute drive.
Location permits are required for filming on all government
property, which include approvals from the local councils
(especially for exterior filming) and permits from any
concerned government departments. Council donations
may be applicable in
certain locations.
 
"A Previous Engagement",
starring Juliet Stevenson, was Malta's first co-production with
Canada. The Culver City Observer wrote: "Through
the lighting and lensing, Malta is even more beautiful on film
than in coffee table picture books and picture postcards. It is
this striking elegance and beauty that gives the film an
Edensque feel"
 
The TV miniseries "Helen of Troy" was shot
entirely in Malta. The production utilized a diversity
of locations in Malta which are only a few minutes drive
from each other.
 
"The Count of Monte Cristo"
(video on the
making) shot on the island of Comino.
A 15th century castle was used to depict the prison
of Chateau D'If. Malta has some spectacular
locations and with the right permits many hot-spots
can be made accessible for filming.
The
Canadian crew of 'A Different Loyalty' filming
in the city of Valletta |
Climate in Malta
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