Malcolm Scerri-Ferrante
Biography highlights
> Born in 1973 on the Mediterranean island of Malta. After training on sets from the age of 16 and whilst still at college, the first screen credit was reached at 17 on the German film Der Skipper (US title: Bloody Atlantic).
> Worked as a writer/producer with the national radio station (PBS) and, at 18, produced a TV documentary series about the film industry for PBS TV.
> Two years later PM'd the Finnish-UK feature Merisairas (1996) before joining a fledging TV station (C12) as a full-time producer. In 1998 won the MBA Best Documentary Award for the first international European co-production with Malta. This Austrian-Maltese documentary A Gentleman from Malta (1997) was produced on a micro-budget and aired on PBS and ARTE. The jury issued a statement saying they were "unanimous in their praise".
> In 1996 directed MTV's first Flemish music video Laat Me Maar, performed by Sammy Bruggeman.
> Submitted government proposals in 1996/7 for Malta to set up a Film Commission, which were fully implemented two years later.
> Appointed in 1998 by Catalyst Entertainment of Toronto to head the marketing and production departments of the world-renowned water SFX facility, Mediterranean Film Studios. New company policies helped lead it into its busiest times since its founding in 1964.
> Appointed in 1997 by the Maltese government on a newly set up Film Advisory Board and lobbied for the introduction of financial incentives.
> Published several articles in local and international journals about instilling growth in the film industry of Malta. 48 articles over 30 years.
> Returned to freelancing in 2000 as a Production Manager and subsequently became known for The Count of Monte Cristo, Eragon, Asterix & Obelisk vs Cleopatra and Wickie The Viking.
> Founded in 2001 The Producer's Creative Partnership (PCP), Malta's first production service company, and for over two decades produced challenging commercials with high profile clients which included Bacardi, Volvo, Corona, Chanel, Bouygues, Coca Cola and L'Oreal.
> Worked in Colombia, Canada, South Africa, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy, UAE, Jordan, Romania, Morocco and Malta. Resided in Canada, Hungary, S.Africa, UAE and Malta. Worked with directors such Guy Ritchie, Kevin Reynolds and Oliver Stone. Stars included Madonna, John Malkovich, Rami Malek, Jeremy Irons and Sharon Stone.
> Specializes in cost-controlling whilst maximizing production value.
> Conducts international workshops in Film Production Management and MMB software.
Associations: The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB)
Representation: APA (Los Angeles)
> Worked as a writer/producer with the national radio station (PBS) and, at 18, produced a TV documentary series about the film industry for PBS TV.
> Two years later PM'd the Finnish-UK feature Merisairas (1996) before joining a fledging TV station (C12) as a full-time producer. In 1998 won the MBA Best Documentary Award for the first international European co-production with Malta. This Austrian-Maltese documentary A Gentleman from Malta (1997) was produced on a micro-budget and aired on PBS and ARTE. The jury issued a statement saying they were "unanimous in their praise".
> In 1996 directed MTV's first Flemish music video Laat Me Maar, performed by Sammy Bruggeman.
> Submitted government proposals in 1996/7 for Malta to set up a Film Commission, which were fully implemented two years later.
> Appointed in 1998 by Catalyst Entertainment of Toronto to head the marketing and production departments of the world-renowned water SFX facility, Mediterranean Film Studios. New company policies helped lead it into its busiest times since its founding in 1964.
> Appointed in 1997 by the Maltese government on a newly set up Film Advisory Board and lobbied for the introduction of financial incentives.
> Published several articles in local and international journals about instilling growth in the film industry of Malta. 48 articles over 30 years.
> Returned to freelancing in 2000 as a Production Manager and subsequently became known for The Count of Monte Cristo, Eragon, Asterix & Obelisk vs Cleopatra and Wickie The Viking.
> Founded in 2001 The Producer's Creative Partnership (PCP), Malta's first production service company, and for over two decades produced challenging commercials with high profile clients which included Bacardi, Volvo, Corona, Chanel, Bouygues, Coca Cola and L'Oreal.
> Worked in Colombia, Canada, South Africa, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy, UAE, Jordan, Romania, Morocco and Malta. Resided in Canada, Hungary, S.Africa, UAE and Malta. Worked with directors such Guy Ritchie, Kevin Reynolds and Oliver Stone. Stars included Madonna, John Malkovich, Rami Malek, Jeremy Irons and Sharon Stone.
> Specializes in cost-controlling whilst maximizing production value.
> Conducts international workshops in Film Production Management and MMB software.
Associations: The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB)
Representation: APA (Los Angeles)