Mediterrane film festival’s €3.9m bill ‘essential to attract investment’

Film commissioner Johann Grech says the Mediterrane Film Festival is an essential means of attracting investment to the country and film decision-makers to the island.

This year’s Mediterrane film festival has cost the government €3.9 million, according to the film commissioner, who insists the hefty bill is value for money.The second edition of the event came to an end yesterday with the Golden Bee Awards at Manoel Island.In the past, the festival has been dogged by claims of lavish spending...