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The Two-Sides Debate · Thinking Canvas

Film Incentives: Public Good or Bad Deal?

Malta spends public money attracting Hollywood — is that a brilliant strategy or a costly mistake? You will build the case for both sides, then deliver your verdict.

State the Question

Write the debate question in your own words — one neutral sentence that both sides could accept as fair.

The Case FOR

Write your three strongest arguments in favour of Malta's rebate model. Draw on the article's evidence — numbers, quotes, examples.

The Case AGAINST

Write your three strongest arguments against the model. Use concerns raised in the article — residents, local film-makers, cultural risk.

Your Instinct vs. The Best Counter

Mark where you lean on the spectrum below — then write the single strongest point on the side you do NOT favour. Look back at steps 2 and 3: does that point change your position at all?

Strongly FOR

Strongly AGAINST

Your Verdict

Write one word that captures your final position on whether Malta's model is replicable and worth the trade-offs — then write one sentence explaining why that word, and which side surprised you most.

Why that word?

Discuss Share your verdict word with a partner — did you land on the same side, or did the best counter-argument shift one of you?

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