MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has opened entries for its 2025 academy, calling on aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers to apply for the fully funded academic year. Closing date for all entries is September 15, 2024.
According to MTF eligible participants are young professionals looking to change careers and expand their horizons or newcomers eager to make their mark in the TV & Film industry.
MTF said applicants from all backgrounds across the 13 countries in Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi are welcome to apply.
Since its inception in 2018, MTF has welcomed 60 students each year allowing them to reach their dreams and to unleash their potential by providing a platform that nurtures and develops talent across the continent, providing opportunities for growth, networking and success in the entertainment industry.
Through a series of rigorous training programmes, MTF believes in using a hands-on approach and mentorship from industry experts. Participants will have the chance to sharpen their craft, acquire invaluable insights into the business of filmmaking from some of the industry’s best minds, and gain practical experience in areas such as cinematography, sound design, editing, and more.
At the end of the programme, top-performing students from each academy will get further training, mentorship and internship opportunities with MTF global partners, such as the New York Film Academy (NYFA), Indian-based platform Zee World and will get an opportunity to work on productions in South Africa. Upon completion, students receive accredited and recognised qualifications and get a chance to produce and direct short films showcased on MultiChoice platforms.
All these initiatives are indicative of MTFs commitment to supporting MultiChoice’s content selection of delivering exciting local content, which is rich in culture. Africa has many untold stories and by investing in African talent, MultiChoice gets to uncover and showcase these stories by supporting MTF students, giving them the necessary skills and the platform to produce content that resonates with Africans and the global market. Through this support, MTF alumni have achieved phenomenal success in their productions.
Applications are now open and will close on 15 September 2024. Candidates can visit MTF applications to submit their entries and learn more about the programme’s requirements.