Ambassador
Marisa Micallef recently attended a screening of "Simshar" directed by Rebecca Cremona which is currently in the
race for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.
Simshar is one
of 83 films competing for 5 nomination spots which will then be competing for
the 87th Oscar event to be held next February.
This film is
inspired by true events that occurred in 2008 while the theme of immigration is
also skillfully weaved in.
The screening on
the 18th of November was held in West Hollywood and Ambassador Micallef noted a
very positive reception from those present.
Ambassador
Marisa Micallef said,” I was delighted to watch the film among the top industry
professionals who received it so well. Many people in the USA are as yet
unaware of the huge challenges faced by Malta and this very interesting film
highlights the human face behind these challenges. We are very proud of Rebecca
Cremona and the whole team that supported her."
During the month
of November Ambassador Micallef also networked with contacts in LA, NYC and in
the entertainment industry in general and elsewhere to support the film in
every way possible.
Some sponsorship
was also organised by Ambassador Marisa Micallef and the Embassy of Malta would
like to thank.Honorary Consul General Hugh Cassar most especially for his much
valued and appreciated sponsorhip which assisted this demanding campaign to
promote the film Simshar, and Hon
Consul General Louis Vella for his contacts and support with the Maltese
community in San Francisco.
