Eric Bartolo

Eric Bartolo is a filmmaker, director of photography and drone pilot from Malta who focuses on luxury hospitality, lifestyle and travel. He is based on the island and travels widely, having visited more than 55 countries, and his films are made for hotels, resorts and yacht brands that want to show what a place or product feels like.

For UK hoteliers, destination marketers and brands, he is a one-person route to cinematic video and aerial footage. You can see other studios in our video production in Malta directory.

What he films

Video production is the core service: films that capture the character of a brand and the appeal of a destination, built to turn viewers into guests. They run from concept to final delivery, with every frame shaped for marketing impact, and the stated goal is to raise occupancy and revenue through narratives pitched at a luxury audience.

Aerial cinematography adds sweeping views and moving perspectives that a camera on the ground cannot give. Social content is the third strand: videos cut for every screen and platform, including short reels, so a message reaches affluent viewers and prompts enquiries and bookings. He also directs and edits adverts, corporate videos, documentaries, promotional films and music videos, from short TV and web commercials to longer formats.

Credentials and clients

Eric holds approval from Transport Malta as a drone pilot, an EASA UAS Operator Registration and A1/A3 certification. In plain terms, these are the European registrations and certificates that allow a drone to be flown for professional work, which is reassuring when a shoot involves hotels and public places.

His work has appeared in publications including Forbes, Bloomberg, the New York Post, Prestige Online, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Brands he has worked with include The Ritz-Carlton, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Park Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Beautiful Destinations and Westin Dragonara, as well as Visit Malta. Recent portfolio entries include a Park Hyatt film dated October 2026 and a Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman spa shoot from March 2026.

Malta on film

Malta's light, limestone and sea suit the camera, and several portfolio items are set here: Malta, More to Explore from 2022, a winter-mood film called Xemx, a campaign for the Westin Dragonara and a film for the Talbot & Bons boutique hotel. If you are planning your own shoot or want to know the best places to film, our guides to capital city Valletta, the island of Gozo, the Blue Lagoon on Comino, walled Mdina and Popeye Village describe well-known locations.

Season and daylight matter for aerial work, so our Malta weather guide is a useful planning aid, and the best beaches in Malta and things to do in Malta pages suggest scenes for a travel film. Hospitality clients can compare properties through our hotels in Malta page.

Editing, quality and approach

Editing and colour correction are strengths. Eric works in DaVinci Resolve and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and can edit and review 4K footage, so the finished film matches the quality of the shoot. His process works both on location and remotely, which suits overseas clients.

His approach puts authenticity ahead of polish: storytelling that blends with the brand and stays true to it, so that emotional connection builds loyal, high-value customers. He works with a team to generate ideas and carry them out, and his own words stress capturing moments honestly and elegantly.

Getting in touch

Eric is based in Attard, Malta, and takes commissions worldwide. Prices are not published, so say in your message what you want filmed, where and when, how long the film should be and where it will be shown.

Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Eric, who will reply to you directly.