VIDEO: The 2022 Malta Film Awards Ceremony
During a ceremony held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta, the Malta Film Commission hosted the 1st Malta Film Awards.
The Malta Film Awards Ceremony follows a week full of events, all related to film, which have been organised as part of the Malta Film Week 2022.
The first edition of the awards aims to celebrate the appreciation of Malta’s story throughout the years while looking to pass the baton onto future generations. The tagline chosen of “Celebrating Our Story” pays tribute to all those who dream of becoming filmmakers and being part of Malta’s Film & TV industry.
The award ceremony was hosted by the globally acclaimed British presenter and comedian David Walliams.
During his ceremony, Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech said, “Over 230 professionals, 265 artists, local and international talent, working together to make tonight’s show the biggest ever TV show, with the highest standards, in Malta. It is an important milestone which brings the public and the industry united together to celebrate the value of film and TV.”
“We have the vision. We have the ambition. We are on the march. To create a world class film industry in Malta.” the Film Commissioner concluded.
Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo, Minister Carmelo Abela and Minister for National Heritage, Arts and Local Government Jose Herrera also addressed the audience during the ceremony.
The Winners of the 1st Malta Film Awards are the following:
Best Film
The Boat – Joe Azzopardi, Winston Azzopardi, Rita Galea, Yolanda Galea
Best Short Film
The Maltese Fighter – Joshua Cassar Gaspar
Best TV Series
L-Għarusa – Justin Farrugia & Steven Dalli
Best Documentary
Pass Pass għal Auschwitz – Jonathan Farrugia
Best Director
Davide Ferrario – Blood on the Crown
Best Post-Production
Aaron Briffa, Claudio Cormio, Nikita Argunov, Pedja Miletic & Vito Martinelli – Blood on the Crown
Best Cinematography
Marek Traskowski – The Boat
Best Classic Film
Scrooge – Alan Fenech & Tony Parnis
Best Classic TV Series
Għeruq – Frida Cauchi & Hermann Bonaci
Best Costume Design
Audrey Brincat Dalli & Angelle Farrugia – ‘L-Għarusa’
Best Hair & Makeup Design
Christian Kotey & Jannie Stax – ‘Blood on the Crown’
Best Male Actor in a Leading Role
Harvey Keitel – Blood on the Crown
Best Female Actor in a Leading Role
Louise Doneo – Hemm Dar il-Qala
Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Narcy Calamatta – Ħabbilni ħa nirbaħ
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Sarah Camilleri – L-iSpettur
Best Production Design
Mela Melak – Blood on the Crown
Best Screenplay
Jean Pierre Magro – Blood on the Crown
Best Musical Score
Alexey Shor & Laurent Eyquem – Blood on the Crown
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mario Philip Azzopardi
Crew Recognition Award
Ino Bonello
Malta Film Commissioner’s Award
Colin Trevorrow
The Malta Film Ambassador Award
Sir Ridley Scott
Malta Film Industry Honorary Award
Russell Crowe
Best Film Location Award
Fort Ricasoli – Kalkara
The Malta Film Commission is excited to announce Malta’s first ever edition of the Malta Film Awards. Malta’s Cinematic history spans both servicing as well as local production and we want to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on those individuals and projects that have raised the bar for Malta’s Audio-Visual sector reaching levels of excellence.
The Malta Film Awards will be held in January 2022 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta and will be broadcast live on Television Malta. The Malta Film Awards are being organised by the Malta Film Commission within the Ministry of Tourism and Consumer Protection with the support of the Malta Tourism Authority, and the Public Broadcasting Services within the Office of the Prime Minister.
