Malta punches well above its size as a production destination. This small archipelago in the heart of the Mediterranean carries extraordinary visual variety within a compact geography – Golden cliffs. Secret coves. Ancient stone. Azure water so clear it doesn’t look real. All within 30 minutes.
Here’s what makes Malta rare: it’s visually undiscovered, yet production-ready. English-speaking crews, year-round sunshine, and backdrops your competitors aren’t using. And the best part? Your clients will ask, “Where did you shoot this?”. Malta is a film-friendly infrastructure that has made it a favourite for major productions worldwide. Malta won’t stay a secret for long..
We bring our Italian production expertise across the water to help fashion and creative clients get the very best out of Malta.
Malta offers something rare for an island of its size: a complete production-ready environment. The country has deep experience hosting international film and television productions, which means strong local crew, reliable equipment, and a well-developed understanding of what international clients need. For fashion brands specifically, Malta’s Golden Mile of baroque architecture, its sea-level Azure Window coastline, and its accessible weather make it a highly versatile and dependable shooting destination.
Malta works particularly well for: fashion campaigns with a historical or architectural backdrop, beauty and fragrance imagery, luxury travel and lifestyle content, and commercial productions requiring diverse settings within a short driving radius.
Working alongside our Sicilian and Italian operation, we provide the same standard of full-service production support in Malta. Our local network on the island allows us to move quickly and give you confident access to the locations and crew you need.
• Location scouting across Malta, Gozo, and Comino
• Permits for public and heritage locations (including Film Malta coordination)
• Local crew and equipment – including lighting, grip, and camera packages
• Casting and model sourcing through local and international agencies
• Ferry and boat logistics for inter-island moves
• Accommodation and transport management for your full team
BEST SEASON March to June and September to November are ideal, with warm temperatures, clear skies, and fewer tourists than peak summer. Malta has over 300 sunny days a year, so you can shoot all year long.
NEAREST AIRPORTS Malta International Airport (MLA) is small, efficient, and well-connected to major European hubs. We handle all arrivals and onward logistics.
SHOOT LEAD TIME 3–4 weeks is usually sufficient for most productions. Heritage site permits can take 2–3 weeks, so earlier contact is always better.
Let’s plan your Malta shoot together: info@sicilyproductions.com – quote in 24 hours.
We also produce shoots across Europe and the Mediterranean — explore Sicily, the Sicilian Islands, Puglia, the Amalfi Coast, Sardinia, Iceland, and Copenhagen for more production destinations.
Costs vary depending on crew size, locations, and production needs, but Malta is generally cost-efficient for the variety it offers.
Yes, permits are required for public and heritage locations, often coordinated through local film authorities.
March to June and September to November offer the best balance of weather and fewer crowds, though shooting is possible year-round.
Yes, full production support is available, including locations, crew, equipment, permits, and logistics.
