VALLETTA, Malta — The Mediterrane Film Festival announced the detailed convention programme
for its inaugural edition, promising an exceptional and diverse selection of discussions,
masterclasses, and media events. The four-day programme commencing Monday 26 June,
showcases a line-up of industry experts and a broad range of topics – such as independent cinema,
state broadcasters, film financing models, digital technology in film as well as works standards and
sustainability.
Festival attendees will be treated to masterclasses focusing on various aspects of film production
and technical crafts covering pre-production, production and post-production departments. In
addition, there will also be media opportunities during the festival week.
CONVENTION PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Monday 26 June:
Conference: 2030 Strategy
Panels:
• The Mediterranean Studio Landscape
• Arthouse and Independent Cinema in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities Amidst
Blockbusters and Streaming Platforms
• National Broadcasting Stations and Remaining Relevant for Audiences in the Age of
Streaming Platforms
Masterclasses:
• Production Design for Film & TV
• Costume Design
• Hair & Make-Up Design
Tuesday 27 June:
Conference: Sure Start: Film Education
Panels:
• Location, Location, Location
• Film Financing Models (US/UK vs EU & Creative Europe Financiers)
• Public Financing Models (Co-Financing, Co-Production & The Incentive Landscape)
Masterclasses:
• Raising Money for Film
• The Creative Design Process
• Light & Camera Equipment Provision across the Mediterranean
Wednesday 28 June:
Conference: The Skills Debate
Panels:
• Trends in AI & Digital Technology
• Data Economy, Entrepreneurship & Marketing in the Film & TV Industry
Masterclasses:
• Directing for Film
• VFX in Post-Production
• Colouring in Post-Production
• Casting Direction
Thursday 29 June:
Panels:
• Championing Sustainable Measures – Best Practices
• Industry Work Standards (Gender & Inclusion in Film / Setiquette / Diversity)
Roundtable Events:
• Acting & Talent, Writing, Producer Mentoring
Masterclasses:
• The Role of DIT
• Virtual Production
• Producing for Film & Television
• Film Scoring
• Acting & Auditioning for Film & TV
GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE
| Adrian Wootton | British Film Commissioner |
| Kevin Trehy | EVP, Physical Production, Warner Brothers UK |
| Mark Costa | SVP, Production, Warner Bros Discovery – HBO/MAX Originals |
| Olivia Koterska | Manager of Production, Skydance |
| Emily Leach | Senior Production Executive, See Saw Films UK |
| Sheila Ryan Cruz | Location Manager Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), Fallout (2023), The Terminal List (2022), Westworld (2020). |
| Leann Emmert | Location Manager Rebel Moon (2023), Black Adam (2022), The Fabelmans (2022), Dune (2021) |
| Michael Glaser | Location Manager Horizon: An American Saga (TBA), Bullet Train (2022), The Terminal List (2022), Licorice Pizza (2021) |
| Peter Gluck | Location Manager Rebel Moon (2023), The Fabelmans (2022), Malignant (2021), The Suicide Squad (2021) |
| Ted Kim | Location Manager Oppenheimer (2023), Babylon (2022), Don’t Worry Darling (2022), Nope (2022) |
| Drgan Mladenovic | Slovenian Film Centre |
| Nataša Bučar | Managing Director – Slovenian Film Centre |
| Tina Lesnicar | Head of Film Commission – Slovenia Film Centre |
| Lefteris Eleftheriou | Director at Invest Cyprus |
| Diomides Nikita | Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture |
| Michel Plazanet | Deputy Director – International Affairs – CNC |
| Irena Jelic | Croatian Audiovisual Centre |
| Maja Vukić | Croatian Audiovisual Centre |
| Tanja Ladovic Blasevic | Croatian Audiovisual Centre |
| Stavroula Geronimaki | Hellenic Film Commission |
| Markos Holevas | President Director’s Board – Greek Film Centre |
| Anna Kasimati | Creative Europe MEDIA – Greek Film Centre |
| Eleni Chandrinou | Audiovisual Content – Greek Representative at Eurimages |
| Marty Katz | Producer The Great Raid (2005), The Four Feathers (2002), Reindeer Games (2000), Titanic (1997) |
| Matt Hookings | Actor, Writer, Producer Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher (2022), The Seed (2021), The Grand Duke of Corsica (2021) |
| Anita Juka | Producer Infinity Pool (2023) |
| Flaminio Zadra | Producer The Story of My Wife (2021), The Cut (2014) |
| Tonia Mishiali | Producer |
| Danijel Holevar | Producer |
| Marco Martins | Director, Writer |
| Tasha Middleton | Costume Designer Dig Me No Grave (2024), Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023) |
| Terry Ackland Snow | Production Designer Batman (1989), Aliens (1986) |
| Suzanne Smith | Casting Director Good Omens (2023), Silo (2023), Carnival Row (2019- 2023). |
| Ivana Primorac | Make-up Artist Little Women (2019), Darkest Hour (2017), T2 Trainspotting (2017), The Crown (2016–2017), Black Mirror (2016) |
| Florian Wieder | Wieder Design |
| Chris Main | East 15 – Acting School |
| Chris Prahpa | Artist International Group |
| Matthew Pullicino | Stargate Studios Malta |
| Stephen Dullaghan | Rupture Studios |
| Alastor Arnold | Fotokem |
| Trevor Walton | Script Consultant |
| Lottie Towler | Ampere Analysis |
| Frank McDonnell | DryLab |
| Gary Raskin | Raskin Law |
| Katherine Beckman | FACETS |
| Benoît Ruiz | Decarbonation Consultant – ARTFX |
| David Rodríguez | Comscore |
| Eduardo Vieitez | Creast Network |
| Ena Rahelić | Kino Mediterran |
| Vince Marmara | Sagalytics |
| Despina Karpi | Head of TV Programmes – CyBC |
| Jelena Milošević | Head of Children and Youth Department – HRT |
| Natalija Gorsak | Editor at RTV Slovenia / EBU TV Committee Vice Chair |
| Tanya Kerševan | University of Ljubljana |
| Jure Matičič | Kulturni dom Domžale |
The Mediterrane Film Festival will announce its screening schedule in the coming days.
Official website:
Mediterrane.com
Festival banner image download link:
https://we.tl/t-D00g1D7AkE
Notes:
MED9 is an alliance of nine Mediterranean and Southern European Union member states: Croatia,
Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain.
About the Malta Film Commission:
Established in 2000, the Malta Film Commission is a government organization dedicated to promoting
and developing the Maltese film industry. With a rich history and stunning landscapes, Malta offers a
unique filming destination for international productions. The Commission provides comprehensive
support and assistance to filmmakers, including location scouting, financial incentives, and logistical
services. Committed to fostering local talent and creating job opportunities, the Malta Film
Commission also focuses on education and training programs to ensure the sustainable growth of the
industry. For more information, visit www.screenmalta.com or contact [email protected]