Malta Film Cash Rebate: 40% Incentive Guide

What Films Were Shot in Malta?

Malta has attracted major film and television productions with its 40% cash rebate cash rebate. Notable productions filmed in Malta include Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation, Spectre, Babel.

Black Hawk Down Gladiator (2000)Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (2015)Spectre (2015)Babel (2006)

How Malta's Film Cash Rebate Works

Malta offers a 40% cash rebate on eligible production expenditure, making it one of the most competitive incentive programs in Europe. The program is administered by the Malta Film Commission and has attracted productions ranging from Gladiator to Game of Thrones.

Rebate Structure

The base cash rebate is 40% of qualifying expenditure incurred in Malta. This applies to both above-the-line and below-the-line costs for work performed on the island. Additional bonuses may be available for productions that meet cultural content criteria.

Which Productions Are Eligible?

Feature films
Television series and miniseries
Documentaries
Animation
Digital content and streaming productions

Why Productions Choose Malta

Mediterranean Film Studios. The famous MFS water tank facility in Kalkara is one of Europe's premier water filming locations, used for major maritime sequences in films like Troy and Captain Phillips.

Historic architecture. Valletta, Mdina, and numerous medieval fortifications double convincingly for ancient Rome, Jerusalem, the Middle East, and other historic settings.

English-speaking crews. English is an official language in Malta, simplifying communication for international productions.

Year-round filming. Malta enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with over 300 days of sunshine annually.

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