Malta Film Commission’s extravagant 100-year celebration of island’s movie business keeps exposing the hidden realities of underpaid industry workers and shunned indigenous film
The study of the history of photography in Malta has, in the past few years, made gigantic strides. We now know a lot about the pioneers, the glam camera artists, the dominant studios, their product. But we have bypassed those more lowly in the pecking order – the itinerant photographer who daily set up his bulky camera in well-frequented public spaces, waiting for passing trade. They didn’t advertise, they did not sign or stamp their handiwork. It was cash and carry business. I believe the first to find them worthy of some mention was Kevin Casha in his milestone Photography in Malta.