Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 24 minutes ago

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This Christmas, this New Year

Arts shall be there

The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) joins the Christmas spirit with a production poignantly capturing the unique circumstances surrounding this year’s festivities.

Presented in collaboration with the Malta Film Commission, the story seeks to underline the importance of arts acting as a catalyst for positivity whilst rekindling inspiration towards a more prosperous future.

Credits:

Story by Yanis Azzopardi and Rodney Gauci 
Executive Producer Malta Philharmonic Orchestra

Lorianne D’Ugo (Mum)
Kevin Naudi (Dad)
Sinead Mc Evoy (Older Sister)
Aidan Zammit (Older Brother)        
Melissa Sansone (Young Girl)               
Luciano Vassallo (Santa Claus)             

Director & Director of Photography Rodney Gauci 
Production Manager Yanis Azzopardi
Gaffer John Preca Trapani
Steadycam Operator Charles Ahar
1st Camera Assistant Lydin Christina 
2nd Camera Assistant Marco Bartolo
Art Department James Pace, Victoria Martha Pace
Hair & Makeup Karyn Schembri Grima
Casting Agent Brenda Camilleri 
Dog Handler Luke Cassar 

Post-Production Lydin Cristina, Three Wise Men Studios
Music Composition Daniel Cauchi
Orchestration Aurelio Belli
Recording, Editing, Mixing & Mastering Luke Grech at Cornerhouse Studios
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra
Soprano Nicola Said
Dog Diesel


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