Dolce Media Group documentary selected for 2026 Travel Film Awards in Spain

Dolce Media Group’s 13-minute documentary “La Dolce Vita in Malta” has been selected for the 2026 Travel Film Awards in Cardona, Spain, adding another international stop to the project’s run. The film, created with VisitMalta and the Malta Tourism Authority, spotlights Malta’s culture, creativity and Mediterranean identity.

Why it matters: - The selection gives Malta another international showcase through film, tourism and cultural storytelling. - The Travel Film Awards place “La Dolce Vita in Malta” before an audience of filmmakers, tourism professionals and cultural leaders in Spain. - The film’s selection extends Dolce Media Group’s Malta project from a book and launch events into a wider global screening circuit.

What happened: - Dolce Media Group said its documentary “La Dolce Vita in Malta,” created with VisitMalta and the Malta Tourism Authority, was selected for the 2026 Travel Film Awards. - The festival takes place Sept. 26–27 in Cardona, Spain. - The film is part of an Official Selection of 11 short films from nine countries: Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, the United States, Denmark, France, Iran and Canada. - The documentary previously screened earlier in 2026 at Toronto’s Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival.

The details: - “La Dolce Vita in Malta” runs 13 minutes. - The film presents Malta through cultural heritage, contemporary creativity, gastronomy, fashion, craftsmanship and Mediterranean lifestyle. - Dolce Media Group conceived the documentary as a cinematic companion to its luxury coffee-table book of the same name. - The collaboration between Dolce Media Group and VisitMalta has also included film, publishing and international cultural events. - Earlier in 2026, the partners launched the hardcover publication and cinematic project in New York. - The New York launch framed Malta through culture, gastronomy, heritage, hospitality and contemporary Mediterranean living. - The Travel Film Awards is an international film festival focused on the intersection of cinema, travel and tourism. - The 2026 edition coincides with World Tourism Day on Sept. 27. - The festival is intended to highlight visual storytelling that connects people with destinations, cultures and communities. - More information is available in the company’s social links, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Between the lines: - The selection suggests Malta is being positioned not just as a travel destination but as a cultural brand with multiple touchpoints across media. - The project’s move from print to screen reflects a broader tourism-marketing strategy built around editorial storytelling rather than standard promotion. - The international festival circuit can help a destination film gain credibility beyond a single launch market.

What’s next: - The documentary will screen at the 2026 Travel Film Awards in Cardona. - Dolce Media Group is likely to continue using the project to promote Malta in international tourism and cultural settings. - The film’s festival run may open the door to additional screenings or related promotional events.

The bottom line: - “La Dolce Vita in Malta” is now part of a wider international push to present Malta through cinema, culture and luxury storytelling.