14/10/2021
Yay! Luzzu Film is Malta's submission to the The Academy Awards!
"Luzzu" selected as Malta’s submission for the Academy Awards
Following last month's National open call, The Malta Academy Selection Committee is pleased to announce that the film selected as Malta’s submission for the 94th edition of the Oscars under the section 'International Feature Film' is "Luzzu", written and directed by Alex Camilleri.
Luzzu tells the fictional story of Jesmark, a struggling fisherman, who is forced to turn his back on generations of tradition and risk everything by entering the world of black-market fishing to provide for his wife and new-born baby.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invites every country to submit one film to compete in the Best International Feature Film category. A shortlist of 15 finalists is scheduled to be announced on December 21. The final five nominees will be announced on February 8, 2022, culminating in the 94th Academy Awards taking place on March 27, 2022 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The Malta Academy Selection Committee is jointly spearheaded by the Malta Producers's Association (MPA) and the Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts association (MEIA). The selection panel consists of 11 local individuals coming from a variety of diverse backgrounds related to or within the industry. Skill sets range from acting, directing, producing and cinematography as well expertise with Computer Generated Images (CGI), to film critiquing and academia.
MEIA - Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association