MEIA and MPA Announces Selection Process for Malta’s Official Submission to the International Feature Film Category

MEIA and MPA Announces Selection Process for Malta’s Official Submission to the International Feature Film Category The Malta Academy Selection Committee (MASC) is thrilled to announce its process for selecting Malta’s official entry for the International Feature Film category at the forthcoming awards ceremony. This initiative underscores MASC’s dedication to celebrating global cinema and amplifying […]

FOCUS GROUP 1: ACCESS TO STUDIO AND REHEARSAL SPACES IN MALTA

Join us in our first focus group where we will be tackling the challenges and potential ways on how to make creative workspaces and rehearsal spaces more accessible.  Focus groups is a new initiative organised by MEIA to create a safe space for artists, entertainment and cultural workers to share their valuable input, which will […]

MEIA introduces focus groups to engage members in consultations processes

MEIA is launching a series of focus groups designed to engage creative professionals across Malta. These sessions aim to provide a platform for artists, entertainment, and cultural workers to voice their perspectives, discuss sector-specific challenges, and offer feedback. This initiative will create a safe space for valuable input, which will be incorporated into MEIA’s lobbying […]

MPA/MEIA RECOMMENDATIONS 2024

Click image for full proposal MEIA’s Film & TV Subcommittee has been collaborating with Malta Producers’ Association to provide feedback for Arts Council Malta regarding the consultations on the new Film Fund. We would like to share with you the proposal that includes all the points that MPA and MEIA have been discussing for the […]

CREATIVE WORKSPACES SURVEY

Do you struggle with finding creative workspace? MEIA is conducting an important research project to address the growing need for accessible creative workspaces in Malta. Over the years, it has become evident that the lack of suitable and affordable spaces for artists and cultural workers is a persistent challenge, impacting the sustainability  and growth of […]

MEIA’s Annual General Meeting

We extend a warm invitation to our members for the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of MEIA. Set to take place on the 28th of March at 6 pm, this event holds significant importance as we collectively shape the future trajectory of our association. This years AGM will be held both in person and online, location […]

Maria Galea Appointed as New President of MEIA

Maria Galea appointed as new president of MEIA The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) proudly announces the appointment of Maria Galea as its new President, succeeding Howard Keith Debono. Maria, renowned in the Maltese visual arts scene as a distinguished cultural and art professional, brings valuable experience and insight to this prestigious role. […]

MEIA’s Response to Budget 2024

The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) expresses concerns regarding the recently released government budget for the arts and entertainment sectors. The main focus of the budget for Arts and culture has been primarily focused on public funding which has not increased holistically and failed to address inflation and growing demands across the sectors. […]

BUDGET 2024 RECOMMENDATIONS

Since its foundation, the Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association has been Malta’s leading voice for the arts and entertainment sectors. With Gross Value Added generated by the cultural and creative sectors to Malta’s economy, the sectors must once again be considered as drivers for economic and social development. The association representing around 2500+ stakeholders is once again […]