Studios and tank still in operation

Following recent news relating to the Mediterranean Film Studios where a case has been instituted by the Director of Land against the studios for ground rents due, the Malta Film Commission would like to advise that this does not in any way imply that...

Following recent news relating to the Mediterranean Film Studios where a case has been instituted by the Director of Land against the studios for ground rents due, the Malta Film Commission would like to advise that this does not in any way imply that the studios or the famous water tanks will be closed to the international or local film industry.

From when the studios were opened back in 1964 they were operated as a parastatal company until 1995 when it was acquired by Catalyst Entertainment Inc (Canada) and the Britt Allcroft Company PLC (UK), who have rented the studios on an emphyteusis for 65 years. In 1999 entrepreneur Jost Merten bought the majority of shares with a commitment to making MFS the world’s leading marine facility and a full-service studio.

The situation at the moment is a legal matter regarding groundrent dues; whether the studios remain with the current leaseholders or return to government, the studios and tanks will continue to be in operation contributing to Malta’s film-servicing industry, as they always have.

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