The evening kicked off with a panel discussion on the successes of past projects. Among the productions featured were Mario Philip Azzopardi’s L-Ispettur Bonnici and Ħabbilni ħa Nirbaħ: a Valletta 2018/Arts Council Malta production; Lino Farrugia’s Deheb il-Karta, a docu-drama based on historical archival material; and a Gozitan counterpart of this concept; George Mizzi’s Grajjiet Gaudos. The experts discussed their work within the context of the local scene, the challenges faced, and the Council’s support throughout.
Minister Herrera, who intervened during the event, applauded the Council’s consistent support through various funding opportunities and schemes. Looking to the future, he commented on the wealth of success stories already produced, and pressed on the need to build upon this solid foundation.
The Council’s Chairperson, Albert Marshall, spoke on the Council’s developing relationship with the Malta Film Commission, and the opportunities the collaboration would present to professionals in the sector. He also commented on the crucial role of the Council in the expansion and diversification of Malta’s TV and film industry, in a growingly competitive market.
Film Commissioner Johann Grech echoed Marshall’s sentiment, and stated the Commission’s commitment to supporting creatives striving to strengthen Malta’s home grown industry.
The debate was followed by a unique dinner inspired by the tales of Lino Farrugia’s Deheb il Karta, one of the productions proudly supported by the Arts Council. Pietro Stellini, a recently wedded corsair, left Malta’s shores towards the Barbary waters in 1792, all the while sending letters home to his family. The letters inspired the evening’s menu.
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