The Malta India Film Academy will hold the first edition of the Malta India Film Festival from December 14 to 16, 2018.
The festival will invite entries across different genres of cinema in the categories of feature films, short films & documentaries. The shortlisted set of films, as graded by the panel of jury, will then be screened over three days in Valletta.
Any film with a Maltese or an Indian element in it will be eligible to participate in the Festival and the winners will be granted a total prize of Euros 200,000.
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, to play a dual role as Brand Ambassador & Jury Member of the Festival along with another jury member.
Brand Ambassador and Jury Member, Vidya Balan said, “The Malta India Film Festival brings forth not only a unique opportunity for talent to come together but also the beautiful and magical country of Malta. With the support of the Government of Malta and backing of Streamcast Studios, I am sure this is only the beginning of a new dimension for the Indian film industry. It is always a pleasure and honor to be part of a cinematic platform that encourages film-makers.”
Vijay Krishna Acharya, Jury Member echoed Minister Mizzi’s thoughts, “Malta holds a very special place in my heart, both as a filming location and as a gorgeous country with truly wonderful people. I am extremely happy to be a part of the first Malta India Film Festival and I look forward to a greater cultural exchange between our two countries.”
Vijay Krishna Acharya’s Thugs of Hindostan and Salman Khan’s Bharat, Hindi blockbuster films are to be shot in Malta.
For further details visit http://www.mifaa.com
