The goal was to find the perfect location for a movie. The location had to meet the economic criteria requested by the production company and be profitable for all involved. It was an in depth research project for a movie shoot location that was done in a team setting.  This project is one that I am very proud of and here is what Professor Cox had to say about the project, "Team, you did an OUTSTANDING job on this assignment on Malta. You are the first group to select this country, so I learned a lot. Putting the Maltese National Anthem in there was very creative (and also a first!). I especially liked your Why Malta slides and found the population demographics to be especially interesting. I am going to use this for future classes as an example of excellent student work. Thank you for your extra efforts".

1. MALTA
Movie Location prospects
by
Reggie Brown,
Rebecca Dorsett,
Jeffery Driscoll,
Chris Hall

3. Geography
 93km (58Miles) South of Sicily, Italy
 300km (186) miles northeast of northmost
African coast (Tunisa)
 European Union's smallest member state
 Consists of 3 islands, Gozo, Comino and
Malta, where the capital city Valletta is
located

4. Climate
 All four seasons are similar in temperature
 Average of 21.8" Rain per year (1.8" per month)
 Peak beach season can last until mid to late October

5. Government
Current President:
George Vella
(Elected April 2019)
Current Prime
Minister:
Joseph Muscat
(Since 2013)
 Malta gained independence
from the UK September 1964
 Parliamentary Government
 Mixed legal system of English
common law based on the
Roman and Napoleonic civil
codes
Maltese National Anthem

6. Currency
 Malta joined the European
Union May 1, 2004
 The Euro was adopted as
Maltese currency January 1,
2008
 Prior to the Euro they used
the Maltese Lira

7. GDP TREND
 The GDP expanded 1.30% in the second quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter
 2018 GDP 14.54 billion US dollars
 GDP Value represents 0.02% of world economy
 GDP averaged 4.37 billion US dollars from 1970 to 2018
 1970 GDP was a record low of 0.25 bullion US dollars

8. GDP PER CAPITA
 2018 GDP per capita was $28,385.10 USD
 GDP per capita represents 225% of world economy
 GDP per capita averaged $14,514.72 USD from 1970 to 2018
 1970 GDP per capita was a record low of $3,742.81 US dollars

9. DistributionofWealth
 While the top 1% accounts for an average
wealth of € 400,000, the middle 40% (middle
class) has an average roughly €35,000 to the
top 10$ line at €100,000. The lowest average
income (Bottom 50%) is around €20,000

10. Enemies
 Malta demonstrates a foreign policy of neutrality and
actively pursues peace and security for its allies
 Member of NATO, WHO, and EAPC
 Malta is also a member of PfP (Partnership for Peace)
 They have bilateral relations with 108 different
countries within The Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceana,
and the EU.
No official enemies

11. LaborForce
 Tourism, real estate, manufacturing and fishing are large parts of the current labor force
 Labor Force participation rate increased to 61.40% in the second quarter of 2019
 Labor Force participation rate was at a record low of 48.40% in the fourth quarter of 2006

12. InflationRate
 1.9% increase in 2019
 Modest increase projected
through 2024
 Costs will remain somewhat
stagnant for the foreseeable
future

13. Infrastructure
 For approximately $84 USD you can supply
your home with electricity, heat, water and
gas for a month.
 There are four internet service providers.
 $400 million USD has been spent to improve
roads and to develop cargo terminals.
 Public bus service, scooters, motorbikes and
bicycles are quite popular modes of
transportation as well as taxis, ferries and
rental cars.

14. MainExports
 Integrated Circuits ($833M)
 Refined Petroleum ($765M)
 Packaged Medicaments ($427M)
 Models and Stuffed Animals ($187M)
 Low-Voltage Protection Equipment
($138M)

15. MainImports
 Refined Petroleum ($4.14B)
 Passenger and Cargo Ships ($1.52B)
 Recreational Boats ($593M)
 Crude Petroleum ($344M)
 Plane, Helicopters, and other Spacecraft
($327M)

16. Population
Demographics
 Estimated population in 2019 – 440,720
 Native Maltese are 95% of population
 Viewed as a retirement destination by the British,
which account for 1.6% of Maltese population
 Multilingual – 88% Speak English, 66% speak Italian
 State religion of Catholicism practiced by 98% of
population
 World Ranking – Human Freedom – 19th, Personal
Freedom – 20th, Economic Freedom – 17th

17. TravelCosts
VERY ECONOMICAL FOR A RESORT
DESTINATION
 Average Daily Cost Per Person Per Day €167
 Typical Double Occupancy Room €97
 Meals for one day €22
 Intercity transportation €14

18. Constructionbeginson
landmarkdevelopmentin
Malta’sCentralBusiness
District
 The 30 million Euro project is described as “A Global Business Centre
in a Mediterranean setting” Malta Independent (2019, September 26)
 Avenue 77 will provide employees and the local community access to
restaurants, cafés, a gym, and childcare facilities
 It is designed to inspire employees and provide a better work-life
balance
Founding partner of Paradocs René Beltjens

19. WhyMalta?
Historic with a touch of Modern

20. WhyMalta?
Malta offers a 25% rebate for film
makers and an added 2% if they
include the culture or location in the
projects. Source: Variety (2018)

21. WhyMalta? With its ancient history and
beautiful locations, Malta has
made its shores the home of
some of Hollywood's biggest
blockbusters

22. WhyMalta?
 Stable Economy
 Economical Travel Costs vs. other
comparable locations
 Proximity to Milan and Rome
 Picturesque beaches

23. References
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