By Shaffie A Mtambo

The premiere of the movie “Welcome to Maula Prison” at the BICC in Lilongwe has drawn large crowds of movie enthusiasts, demonstrating the growing popularity of Malawi’s film industry.

Dorothy Kingston, President of the Film Association of Malawi, expressed her gratitude to the audience for their enthusiastic response, highlighting the potential of the film industry to contribute to the country’s economic development.

Kingston also extended her appreciation to the government, particularly the Malawi Prison Service, for their support in the production of the movie.

She emphasized the need for further support from both the government and the private sector to promote the growth of the film industry.

“We are rallying for more support to help promote the growth of the film industry,” Kingston said.

The movie “Welcome to Maula Prison” received financial support from the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) through the Universal Service Fund, which provided K17 million for its production.

This support underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between the government, regulatory bodies, and the film industry in fostering creativity and innovation.

The success of “Welcome to Maula Prison” is expected to inspire more filmmakers to explore Malawi’s rich cultural heritage and stories, further boosting the country’s film industry.