One week before the opening of the Malta Vision 2050 immersive experience in Valletta, the prime minister visited the creative teams in two local studios behind the initiative.
The “experience” has already been making headlines as the large structure housing it started taking shape behind the Triton Fountain over the past few weeks leading to large parts of the entrance to Valletta being cordoned off.
Pedestrians are currently being diverted along the eastern edge of Tritons Square and have to walk along the bastion overlooking the ditch before reaching the main gate of Valletta.
In the run up to the February 27 launch day, part of the footbridge into Valletta will also be closed.
The immersive experience, a first of its kind in Malta, is housed in a large purpose-built structure covered in futuristic mirrored panels that have drawn the curiosity of passers-by.
Prime Minister Robert Abela visiting one of the studios bringing the Malta Vision 2050 immersive experience to life. Photo: DOIIt is being designed as a fully integrated visual and narrative environment that brings Malta Vision 2050 to life through cinematic storytelling, advanced digital scenography, and carefully synchronised audio-visual elements.
By combining large-scale projections, animated sequences and spatial sound design, the production transforms the physical venue into “a dynamic canvas that evolves in real time”.
During his visit on Friday, Robert Abela was guided through the creative and technical workflow being executed by both teams, offering a comprehensive overview of how the experience is being assembled from concept to final output.
Behind the scenes of the Malta Vision 2050 immersive experience. Photo: DOIAt the forefront of the visual and cinematic development is Stargate Studios, a local film production studio, which is leading the creation and integration of the project’s animated sequences.
The team is responsible for translating the overarching creative vision into high-end visual compositions that are technically precise and aligned with the narrative of the experience.
Complementing the visual dimension is the original score and immersive soundscape being crafted by Elton Zarb and Kevin Abela. Their work includes composing the original score — from orchestral foundations and atmospheric textures to voice integration and dynamic transitions.
Through acoustic spatial mixing and precise synchronisation with visual cues, they are creating an enveloping audio environment that “heightens emotion and guides the audience through the chapters of the experience”.
The Malta Vision 2050 experience will be launched on February 27.