MEIA launches Budget 2027 proposals calling for stronger foundations for Malta’s cultural and creative sectors
FULL BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS Spaces. Systems. Structures. sets out a coordinated programme for affordable creative spaces, fair work, sustainable funding, cultural investment and long-term sector development. The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has launched its Pre-Budget Document 2027, Spaces. Systems. Structures., A Call to Take Responsibility for How Culture Is Made, setting out a […]
Malta Academy Selection Committee selects ZEJTUNE as Malta’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards
The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) and the Malta Producers’ Association (MPA), through the Malta Academy Selection Committee (MASC), have selected ŻEJTUNE, written and directed by Alex Camilleri, as Malta’s official submission for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. Told almost entirely in Maltese, ŻEJTUNE follows […]
MEIA Welcomes Review of MTA Sponsorships and Calls for Transparent, Sector-Led National Events Strategy
The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) welcomes the announcement that the Malta Tourism Authority’s sponsorship system is being reformulated, while stressing that any reform must form part of a wider, coherent national strategy for events, entertainment, cultural tourism and the night-time economy. The comments by Tourism Minister Jo Etienne Abela follow renewed public […]
MEIA Responds to Culture Minister’s Comments on Daphne Caruana Galizia’s Assassination
The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) is deeply concerned by comments made today by the Minister for Arts, Culture and National Heritage, Malcolm Paul Agius Galea, who stated that “we cannot assume that Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed because of her work.” At a moment when Malta requires clarity and responsible leadership, MEIA […]
MEIA and MPA Announce Selection Process for Malta’s Official Submission to the 99th Academy International Feature Film Category
MEIA and MPA Announce Selection Process for Malta’s Official Submission to the 99th Academy International Feature Film Category The Malta Academy Selection Committee (‘MASC’), established jointly by the Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) and the Malta Producers’ Association (MPA), is pleased to announce its process for selecting Malta’s official entry for the International […]
MEIA Questions Adequacy and Lack of Consultation Behind New Publishing Subsidy
The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) welcomes the recognition that Malta’s publishing sector requires support in the face of rising production costs. However, the recently announced €50,000 Subsidy Scheme for Printed Books raises serious concerns regarding both its adequacy and the process through which it was developed. For the past year, MEIA has […]
MEIA’s Proposal on Embedding Culture and Creativity in Envision 2050
MEIA’s Proposal on Embedding Culture and Creativity in Envision 2050 Download Envision 2050 PDF here Press Release Malta’s Envision 2050 sets out a bold national framework for the future, tackling issues of sustainability, governance, and wellbeing. It is an important and ambitious attempt to align Malta with long-term global challenges and opportunities. Yet, as the […]
Budget 2026 Recommendations launch with Creative Futures Campaign
Budget 2026 Recommendations launch with Creative Futures Campaign FULL BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS JOIN THE CAMPAIGN The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has launched its 2026 Budget Recommendations, presented this year under the campaign Secure Creative Futures: Stabilise. Reform. Invest. The proposals put forward 33 recommendations across eight reform pillars, offering a practical and ambitious […]
MEIA Responds to the Mediterrane Film Festival 2025 Edition
The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) acknowledges the 2025 edition of the Mediterranea Film Festival as a high-profile cultural event that has drawn international attention to Malta. The association recognises the efforts of the organisers, artists, creatives, and technical teams who have delivered another milestone event, helping to position Malta on the map […]
MEIA Welcomes New Literature Committee Members
MEIA Welcomes New Literature Committee Members The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) is delighted to announce the establishment of its new Literature Committee, a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to nurturing and promoting the literary arts in Malta. Francesco Grech has been appointed Chair of this committee and together with co-chair Chris […]