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Shallow Tank

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300ft x 400ft x 6ft deep with a centre pit of 7ft deep
Approx. filling duration: 8-10 hours 


Malta is world-renowned for its water SFX facility situated in the south-eastern side of the island.  Mediterranean Film Studios (MFS) boasts of one indoor tank and two large exterior water tanks situated along the coast and therefore enjoying a natural horizon. They are amongst the largest in the world. 

This Shallow Tank was built in 1964 when the studio was created. It is the most popular tank and used mainly for surface water filming and also elaborate storm special effects. Such movies as Orca The Killer Whale, White Squall and Cutthroat Island were filmed here.

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Deep Tank

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354ft diameter down to 162ft 
Depth of 36ft 
Approx. filling time: 15 hours 



This Deep Tank was built in 1979 for the movie Raise The Titanic. It is mainly used for underwater filming due to its unique depth and water clarity abilities.  Peter Dolmen, VFX Supervisor of U-571, said that water clarity using a special filtration system was often as good as 60 feet.  Surface water filming is also possible with limited storm effects.

Underwater video test

Insert Tank

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50ft x 30ft x 12ft deep 
Approx. filling time: 1 - 3 days 
(including 2 days of filtration for water clarity)


This Insert Tank was built for the award-winning Levis "Mermaid" commercial. It has a dry camera room and it entire roof can be removed. Water clarity here is at its best.

Underwater clips

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A set constructed inside the Insert Tank, which is built inside the Shallow Tank.
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      • Gallery
      • Popular 'backlot' - Fort Ricasoli
      • Malta locations from select movies
    • Gozo >
      • About Gozo
      • Gozo Locations
    • Key Crews
    • Equipment
    • Advertisers - Service Providers
  • Tanks
    • Tanks
    • Water SFX Videos
    • A short history of Malta's water facility
    • A history of world tanks and miniature filming techniques
  • Rebate
  • Training
  • NEWS
    • TLG talks to PCP founder about his 25 year career
    • Malta's first vetted Key Crew list
    • Industry fixes on the way for Malta
    • Papillon in Malta
    • Underwater in Gozo
    • The Ghosts of Porto Palo
    • Chanel returns to same tank after two decades
    • Secret Life of Dogs
    • A tepid start to 2016
    • Water tanks for sale
    • Incentives increased!
    • 2014 - A year of change?
    • Malta promises positive developments
    • Increasing incentives for Malta
    • 2012 set to be a calmer year
    • A turning point for Malta's film Industry
    • Making the challenging Volvo commercial
    • Malta - A small island with a big industry
    • Crafting an indigenous industry for Malta
  • Contact