MALTA'S GOT BLOCKBUSTER DREAMS — AND A RIDLEY SCOTT PUPPY TO PROVE IT
The tiny island nation is rolling out the red carpet for major movie studios with a mega soundstage project that could change the game.
Malta's film commissioner Johann Grech is on a mission — and he's not shy about it! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Grech is spearheading an ambitious soundstage construction project designed to reel in big-budget blockbusters to the Mediterranean island. The "Land Sea Super Stage" is the kind of next-level infrastructure that could put Malta on every major studio's radar.
Grech's vision is BOLD: create world-class soundstage facilities that give producers everything they need in one spot. Think about it — when you're shooting a massive tentpole film, having state-of-the-art stages, stunning location backdrops, and a production-friendly environment all in one place? That's gold.
But here's the fun part: Grech is such a devoted film buff that he named his DOG after none other than legendary director Ridley Scott! That's the kind of passion you want running your nation's film operations. The Hollywood Reporter caught up with him to dig into how this project could transform Malta into a blockbuster hotspot. With that kind of enthusiasm leading the charge, don't be surprised if your favorite action epic starts filming there next.
Sources · The Hollywood Reporter