Insights and Inspiration: Highlights from the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta
Left Bank Pictures CEO Andy Harries and US filmmaker Renny Harlin will be featured speakers at the upcoming Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta. Harries will present a masterclass on his career and the success of Left Bank Pictures, known for producing popular TV series like The Crown and Outlander. Harlin, known for directing films like Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger, will lead a director masterclass. Other industry professionals, including producers Aaron Barnett and Leif Bristow, X-Men actor Famke Janssen, and experts in global infrastructure, will also participate in panel discussions.
One of the key topics at the festival will be Malta's proposed Land Sea Superstage, which aims to address the evolving needs of the film industry. Industry experts, including Glenn Gainor, Sandy Climan, Lee Rosenthal, and Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech, will discuss the future of studio infrastructure and international co-productions. Additional panels will cover film finance, animation commissioning, and the rise of vertical and short-form content.
The festival has announced the juries for its competitions, with Portuguese actor Joaquim De Almedia chairing the big screen competition jury. The jury includes industry professionals like IMDb founder Col Needham, UK producer Gina Marsh, and UK actor James Nunn. The Mediterranean competition jury features US filmmaker Andy Tennant, Marek Pugh from Signature Entertainment, and casting director Theo Park.
With a lineup of esteemed speakers and industry professionals, the Mediterrane Film Festival promises to be a valuable event for filmmakers, producers, and industry enthusiasts alike.