# Shooting a fashion campaign in Malta

Weather, light, locations, travel, permits and crew: what a producer needs to know before booking a shoot in Malta.

## Why Malta: Many looks within a day

Malta has mild winters, strong light, baroque limestone towns, English-looking gardens and a clear-water coast, all reachable in a single day.

- **Winter days:** 15–17°C, December to February.
- **Between locations:** 15 to 45 minutes by road, so two or three locations a day.
- **Language:** English is an official language alongside Maltese, so briefs, permits and crew all work in English.

## When: Spring and summer, shot in winter

Spring and summer collections can be shot here in winter. On 1 December the sun rises in Malta at about 06:53 and sets at about 16:48. On 21 June it rises at about 05:45 and sets at about 20:20.

- **December to February:** 15–17°C. About 10 hours of daylight and some days of rain.
- **March to May:** 17–24°C. Longer days and mostly dry. A favoured window for spring and summer campaigns.
- **June to September:** 27–32°C. Up to 14½ hours of daylight and almost no rain. Shoot early and late, as the midday light is hard.
- **October and November:** 20–25°C. Falling to about 19°C, with the sea still warm. Well suited to summer collections shot out of season.

## Where: Locations 15 to 45 minutes apart

Malta is small. Most locations are 15 to 45 minutes apart by road, so two or three looks in a day is realistic. Private villas, palazzi and houses are scouted to each brief.

- **Looks like England:** San Anton Gardens (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/san-anton-gardens/), Buskett (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/buskett/), Villa Bologna (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/villa-bologna/).
- **Towns and harbours:** Mdina (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/mdina/), Valletta (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/valletta/), The Three Cities (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/three-cities/), Marsaxlokk (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/marsaxlokk/), Ta' Qali amphitheatre (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/ta-qali/).
- **Coast:** St Peter's Pool (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/st-peters-pool/), Kalanka Bay (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/kalanka/), Xrobb l-Għaġin (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/xrobb-l-ghagin/), Munxar (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/munxar/), Fomm ir-Riħ (https://www.shootinmalta.com/locations/fomm-ir-rih/).

## Travel: Three hours from London

Direct flights to Malta take about 3 hours from London, about 2 hours from Milan, Paris and Barcelona, and about 1½ hours from Rome. Malta uses the euro.

- **From London:** About 3 hours by direct flight.
- **From Milan, Paris and Barcelona:** About 2 hours by direct flight.
- **From Rome:** About 1½ hours by direct flight.

## Permits: One to two weeks, and we apply

Most public locations need a permit from the local council or the authority that manages the site. Most are inexpensive, though popular heritage locations can cost more. Allow one to two weeks. We make every application on your behalf.

- **Lead time:** One to two weeks for most public locations.
- **Who issues them:** The local council, or the authority that manages the site.
- **More detail:** Shoot permits in Malta (https://www.shootinmalta.com/shoot-permits-malta/)

## Crew: Local crew; bring your lighting

Production assistants, drivers, and camera, lighting and grip crews are all based on the island. Models, hair and make-up are booked through Maltese and London agencies.

- **Local crew:** Production assistants, drivers, camera, lighting and grip.
- **What to bring:** Your main lighting kit, which is expensive to hire locally.
- **What to hire here:** Generators, stands, batteries and vans with drivers, booked by us.

Daylight in Valletta on the 15th of each month:

| Month | Daytime | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15–17°C | 07:11 | 17:11 | 10h 00m |
| February | 15–17°C | 06:48 | 17:43 | 10h 55m |
| March | 17–24°C | 06:11 | 18:09 | 11h 58m |
| April | 17–24°C | 06:27 | 19:35 | 13h 07m |
| May | 17–24°C | 05:55 | 20:00 | 14h 05m |
| June | 27–32°C | 05:45 | 20:20 | 14h 35m |
| July | 27–32°C | 05:57 | 20:18 | 14h 21m |
| August | 27–32°C | 06:21 | 19:51 | 13h 31m |
| September | 27–32°C | 06:45 | 19:09 | 12h 24m |
| October | 20–25°C | 07:08 | 18:25 | 11h 17m |
| November | 20–25°C | 06:39 | 16:54 | 10h 16m |
| December | 15–17°C | 07:05 | 16:49 | 9h 44m |

## Questions

### Is Malta a good place for a fashion shoot?

Yes. Malta has mild winters, strong light, baroque limestone towns, English-looking gardens and villas, and a clear-water coast, all reachable in a single day. English is an official language, and flights from London, Milan and Paris take 2 to 3 hours.

### Who can produce a photo shoot in Malta?

Shoot in Malta is a location agency and production service for fashion and photo shoots, with bases in Malta and London. It is part of ANCC Studio, a London creative studio whose clients include Berluti, Stella McCartney, JW Anderson and Zara.

### How long do shoot permits take in Malta?

Allow one to two weeks for most public locations. We make the applications on your behalf.

### When is the best time to shoot in Malta?

March to May and October to November bring warm weather and softer light. December to February is mild, at around 15 to 17°C with about 10 hours of daylight, which suits spring collections shot in winter.

### Can Malta look like England?

In close and medium framing, yes. The formal gardens at San Anton, Buskett woodland, the period rooms at Villa Bologna and the former British barracks at Mtarfa can suggest England, and we test the look on a recce.

### Do we need to bring our own kit?

Standard camera, lighting and grip kit can be hired in Malta. Lighting is expensive to hire locally, so many teams bring their main photographic kit and hire generators, stands and batteries on the island. We can price both options.

### How are Malta shoots billed?

One estimate and one invoice, in euros, issued by ANCC Studio Ltd in London.

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- [How do shoot permits work in Malta?](https://www.shootinmalta.com/shoot-permits-malta/)
- [What kinds of fashion shoot do you produce?](https://www.shootinmalta.com/fashion-shoots-malta/)
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Shoot in Malta is part of ANCC Studio, London. A location agency and production service for fashion and photo shoots in Malta. Contact: hello@shootinmalta.com. Page: https://www.shootinmalta.com/shooting-in-malta/