Be it assessing the stability of historic church bells for actors’ stunts, supervising the lifting of production ships, ensuring set locations are safe and free from hazardous materials, or rebuilding Ancient Rome and the river Tiber, our office bridges the gap between filmmaking and the related architectural services. We provide expertise as advisors on local legislation, obtaining approvals and clearances from all relevant statutory authorities. Our work includes structural consultancy, construction procurement, surveying and certification. Collaborating with directors, production set designers, and cinematographers, we ensure the built environment enhances the story’s narrative and visual appeal while respecting the approved work method statements, correct work methodologies, the existing surroundings and historical fabric, making this work as challenging as it is exciting.
Film Consultancy
SELECTED PROJECTS
GLADIATOR II
LOCATION: Fort Ricasoli, Fort Manoel, Mizieb, Riviera Beach
STATUS: Completed
YEAR: 2023/2024
Structural assessment of existing historical sites and consulting on the construction of the sets consisting of rebuilding the entire original set from the first Gladiator movie with exact replicas and the creation of new sets, including the construction of a replica of a roman arch and recreation of the river Tiber in a very sensitive site – an ODZ valley of highly natural protection status.
NAPOLEON
LOCATION: L-Ahrax, Fort Ricasoli, Senglea, Fort St.Angelo, Valletta, Tigne, San Anton Gardens
STATUS: Completed
YEAR: 2022
Assessment and consulting on the construction of complete fortification sets at Fort Ricasoli. Supervision with particular attention to filming activities within highly sensitive and protected areas as the said Fort and also San Anton Gardens.
THE LAST VOYAGE OF DEMETER
LOCATION: Fort Ricasoli, MFS
STATUS: Completed
YEAR: 2021
Consulting and supervising with particular attention to the activities at Fort Ricasoli. Structural assessments and consulting during construction of the sets on site which included creating a replica of the harbour and building the ships used in the movie in half for the filming of the scenes.
THE FOUNDATION
LOCATION: Fort Manoel, Marsaskala
STATUS: Completed
YEAR: 2020
Architectural services in order to obtain all necessary permits and documentations to film the TV series on site, with particular focus on Fort Manoel. The process also involved navigating challenges to modify slightly the area in order to build the proposed set and dealing with authorities for permission to move and later reinstate the existing landscaping.
JURASSIC WORLD
LOCATION: Valletta, Pembroke, Mellieha
STATUS: Completed
YEAR: 2019/2020
Working with the film production and local/foreign consultants with particular attention to consulting and supervising the filming activities within highly sensitive and protected areas in Malta as Ghar Tuta and Valletta.
THUGS OF HINDOSTAN
LOCATION: MFS
STATUS: Completed
YEAR: 2017
Structural assessments concerning the relocation of life size ships used in the movie as part of the preparation of the filming activities. Supervision of the process of lifting with the help of special equipment and consulting the film production and local and foreign consultants.
THE MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
LOCATION: Valletta, Mdina, MFS
STATUS: Completed
YEAR: 2016/2017
Structural visual assessment and consulting regarding structural stability and construction of sets in existing scheduled building in Valletta, including covering the road near it and constructing sets replicating 1920-1930 Europe plus boats sets floating in the Valletta Grand harbour.
ASSASSIN'S CREED
LOCATION: Fort Ricasoli, Valletta, Fort Manoel, St.Dominic Church
STATUS: Completed
YEAR: 2015
Consulting the film production on site including assessing the structural stability of existing buildings and structures like rooftops and bell towers located in Valletta, in order to certify the safety of the performance of certain stunts as part of the filming activities.
13 HOURS
LOCATION: Fort Manoel, Mosta, Valletta, Ghajn-Tuffieha, Kordin
STATUS: Completed
YEAR: 2015
Inspection and visual assessment of existing structures, properties and sites locations plus preparation of assessment reports in order to accommodate the filming activities safely. A thorough research and evaluation in particular consideration to hazardous materials like asbestos.
