Since the inauguration of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) over a month ago, Talent Factory received close to 3,100 entries before close date which ended on 05th July 2018. Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia produced the largest numbers.
The overwhelming entries came from 13 participating markets of Western, Eastern and Southern Africa which indicated a need to for comprehensive educational programme of MultiChoice Talent Factory’s magnitude.
During the selection process currently underway, 60 of the most noteworthy candidates will receive the opportunity to hone their television and film production skills during the year-long, funded programme that begins on 01 October 2018.
The comprehensive MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) curriculum will provide participants theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in cinematography, editing and audio production with a focus on storytelling. It will be delivered at three MTF academies that will be overseen by an experienced Academy Director, in collaboration with tertiary education institution. MTF students will learn from the best in the African film industry: Ms Njoki Muhoho, an award-winning script writer, will head up the MTF academy in Eastern Africa and will be joined by colleagues, Mr Femi Odugbemi, a renowned film director and producer, who will oversee Western Africa and Mr Berry Lwando, who has over 28 years of broadcasting experience, and will run the Southern African academy.
