‘Our crew skills must remain the best in the market’: Johann Grech launches €2 million upskilling fund 

Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech has announced the creation of a €2 million fund aimed at training and upskilling professionals within Malta’s film industry.

“It is clear that, if we are to remain competitive, our crew skills must remain the best in the market,” Mr Grech said. 

A study by statistician Vincent Marmara found that around 70 per cent of people who work in Malta’s film industry would like to improve their skills.

70 per cent of industry workers started working in the sector in the last ten years, and on average each worked on 22 productions or films. 

Alongside the fund, the Malta Film Commission also announced the country’s first standards framework for the screen industry. 

This will include 21 department standards, the first seven of which will be launched this week.

“We want large franchise films and big movies to shoot here, which is why we designed the first global land-sea super-stage at the Malta Film Studios,” Mr Grech said.

“It is our duty to create a strong legacy by building the skills and standards necessary to sustain a world-class film industry in Malta. That is our promise.”